Ronaldinho’s son set to follow in famous father’s footsteps as 17-year-old trains with Barcelona’s world famous academy
RONALDINHO’s son is set to follow in his father’s footsteps with the 17-year-old training at Barcelona’s famous academy.
Dad Ronaldinho played 207 times for the Catalan giants, scoring 94 and assisting 70.
The Brazil icon won two LaLiga titles, a Champions League and a Ballon d’Or during his five-year spell at Camp Nou.
And according to ESPN, Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira could follow in his footsteps after being handed a trial at the club.
Joao is with Barca after terminating his contract with Brazilian side Cruzeiro early.
And should he impress Barca, he could be signed to the club’s Juvenil A side.
Barca is one of the most well known academies in world football.
In recent seasons, it has nurtured talents such as Gavi, Ansu Fati and Alejandro Balde.
All are contributing to Xavi and Co’s Spanish league title charge.
Barca are sat top of the table after 16 games played.
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They have collected 41 points and are three above defending champions and rivals Real Madrid.
Barca did, however, crash out of the Champions League early.
They finished third in their group and will now contest the Europa League for a second season in a row.
A round of 32 double header with Manchester United will be played next month.