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Mendes, who plays as an attacker, was even invited to make the first Cruzeiro team soon by the club's local manager
Ronaldinho's 14-year-old son is expected to join Cruzeiro's first team after signing his first professional contract with the Brazilian club.
Joao Mendes, whose father is the former winner of the Golden Ball, Ronaldinho, plays as center forward or next to the attacker.
Ronaldinho (right) won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002
Amarildo Roberio, Cruzeiro's football manager, says Mendes enjoys "high technical quality", versatility, pace and finish.
Roberio said on the club's website: "We signed the contract of Joao Mendes, a promising player with interesting features who I think will soon be joining our team of professionals.
"He's a great player with great technical quality. A player who can play both as a boxer and as a second striker. This is a player who, even with his size, has speed and finishes very well. "
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Mendes has been with Cruzeiro for a year. but by signing his pro contract, he said, "This is the team that opened the door. I have a great affection for the club.
"The training is very good, the structure is very good. It's the biggest club in Brazil and it's a pleasure to play here.
"It's a very good day. Thanks to the council for the trust you have given me. I also thank God for being able to play every day.
"It's a dream that one day I will be able to sign professional contact with Cruzeiro, play professionally, score a goal in the crowded Mineirao and dedicate it to fans."
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Mendes said it was a pleasure to play for Cruzeiro
It is understood that Mendes did not say that he was Ronaldinho's son when he joined the club to try to badert his merit.
Ronaldinho had a brilliant career: winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and playing for big clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan.
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