Joao Mendes is now expected to link-up with his new team-mates, but it is yet to be seen whether he forms part of Scott Parker's first-team plans or will instead join Burnley's youth teams.

João Mendes has had spells at the youth teams of Cruzeiro and Barça. In August, he signed a two-year deal with Championship side Burnley. He is yet to make a senior appearance. "I want to be ...

Burnley have signed Brazilian legend Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes to their under-21s squad. The 19-year-old had previously been at Barcelona's La Masia youth academy. His father won the World Cup ...

Joao Mendes is determined to make a name for himself at Burnley. The forward is currently playing for Burnley's U19 team and is making good progress. He said, "I want to be João. "I've never ...

It started in the worst possible fashion, with Burnley cutting through the team like a hot knife through margarine, Joao Mendes blasting the ball beyond Coniah Boyce-Clarke from the left wing for 1-0.

After completing the formalities, the young winger was seen holding up the Burnley shirt in a photo, flanked by his agents. Mendes’ time at Barcelona was relatively short. He signed with the ...