RONALDINHO'S SON JOINS BARCELONA Barcelona once had a figure as great as Ronaldinho. Now, a new era is coming, with the Brazilian legend's biological son, Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira, reportedly close to signing for El Barca. He is currently on trial at Camp Nou. Ronaldinho is quite synonymous with the Catalunya club. He joined Barcelona in 2003 and won two La Liga titles as well as one Champions League trophy. Ronaldinho's performance was very good at Barcelona. The proof, some of Ronaldinho's performance during the Nou Camp had Real Madrid fans forced to stand up and applaud him in an El Clasico match at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Ronaldinho also became the world's best player by winning the 2005 Ballon d'or. However, its magical power did not last as long as many expected. Ronaldinho prefers a party lifestyle. In fact, there is a written clause in his contract about clubbing. That was the reason why he was sold to Barcelona in 2008. At the time, Barcelona feared Ronaldinho's friendship with Lionel Messi could cause him to exert a bad influence on La Pulga, which was then emerging. After a few years have passed, now Ronaldinho's biological son could be the next youngster to come to Barcelona to become a star. The club can hope he has at least half the talent of his iconic and legendary father. According to Spanish journalist Adrian Sanchez, Joao Mendes ' move will soon be finalized. But, for a while he will first undergo a trial. Joao Mendes recently terminated his contract with Brazilian club Cruzeiro. That leaves him free to look for a new club. He is reported to have trained with the juvenile team. There, he underwent several trials. In fact, the president of the club, Joan Laporta, was especially attentive to its development. The decision whether or not to sign the left-footed forward will ultimately fall to the coaches at La Masia. But, if he is accepted by La Masia, it will be a great start. Because, La Masia has given birth to great talents who have contributed significantly to club and country for many years. Call it Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, or Andres Iniesta. Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta are also academy graduates. The most recent and talked about is Gavi. There are also Alejandro Blade and Ansu Fati. #ronaldinho #joaomendes #barcelona