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Brazil legend Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes set for SPL move but little-known Fifa rule could scupper transfer
Mendes only joined Burnley earlier this month
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RONALDINHO’s son Joao Mendes is one of several young Burnley players who could be sent to DUNDEE in the closing days of the transfer window.
But Turf Moor chiefs will first have to negotiate a little-known ruling that is threatening to scupper moves to their Scottish partner club.
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Burnley have several fringe men — including 19-year-old right-winger Mendes — who could head to their SPFL allies but they are allowed just SIX international loans.
Scotland is regarded as an international move under the regulations, so Burnley cannot commit until they see if other players are loaned to European teams.
Mendes, 19, had been in the academy at Barcelona since 2023 after a successful trial.
He started his youth career in Brazil with Cruzeiro, where he spent four years.
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He then made his debut for Barcelona in a friendly match against Manchester United in February 2023.
However, he had to wait two months until his next game, which came in the Mediterranean International Cup.
He left Barcelona earlier this year after his contract came to an end and joined Burnley in the summer.
His father, Ronaldinho, was once regarded as one of the best players in the world.
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He starred for the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan while playing in Europe.
He won the Ballon d'Or in 2005 for his brilliant form with Barca.
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The forward won two LaLiga titles and a Champions League while with Barcelona and a Serie A title with Milan.
On the international stage, he won the World Cup in 2002 and the Copa America in 1999.
He retired in 2015, finishing his career with Brazilian side Fluminense.
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