Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joins Burnley’s academy

BURNLEY BOUND: Former Brazil star Ronaldinho (left) has seen his son link up with Burnley. Picture: Sean Dempsey/PA

Joao Mendes, son of Brazilian great Ronaldinho, has linked up with Championship club Burnley’s Under-21s squad.

The 19-year-old had recently been part of Barcelona’s youth academy, where he was based for just over a year.