Barcelona also gave Mendez, the son of the legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho, a chance. Mendez's deal with Barca is only a matter of time.
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The 17-year-old forward has caught the eye of club president Juan Laporta after taking part in trials with Barcelona's under-19 team.
"Barca is part of my life," Ronaldinho told Spanish radio RAC 1. I was never an outsider at Barca. Wherever I went, I took Barça with me. Now, since my son came to Barca, my relationship with Barca has become stronger
In response to a question, Brazilian legend Ronaldinho said, Yes, my son will play in Barcelona.
Barcelona's youth team coach is Oscar Lopez, former Argentine striker Javier Saviola, Ronaldinho's teammate at Barcelona, is the assistant coach. Mendez is going to sign a contract with Barca because the coaches liked him in the trial.
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