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As a son of Brazilian legend, Ronaldinho has his own expectations. So, when Joao Mendes went on a test with Cruzeiro, he wanted to make a place for himself alone.
The 14-year-old striker did not reveal the identity of his famous father before his tests. He has now signed a training contract with the Brazilian club.
"Although he is Ronaldinho's son, Mendes did a test in the club without the knowledge of his relatives," the club said. "With his own talent, the young striker was approved and, only when he was already in the club, was finally revealed the name of the famous father."
Amarildo Ribeiro, director of the club's basic football, added: "He is a player with a good physical size, a high technical quality.
"He is a player who can play both as a zone player and as a second striker." "He is a player who, even with big size, has speed and finishes very well. . "
It looks like Mendes is a chip from the old block.
Ronaldinho, 39, winner of the World Cup, is considered one of the greatest players of all time, known for his creativity, his tricks and dribbling.
In his 17-year career, he has played for Paris St-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan and won the 2005 Golden Ball.
Mendes is committed to the club until the eve of his 20th birthday, in 2025.
"It's a dream that one day I will be able to sign professional contact with Cruzeiro, play professionally, score a goal in Mineirao and dedicate myself to the fans." he said.
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