Tag: Joao

Burnley: Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joins club’s academy side
29 August 2024 Off

Burnley: Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joins club’s academy side

By Total Football News

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 in 2002 and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006, and was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2005.

Mendes came through the Cruzeiro academy in Brazil before signing for Barcelona Under-19s in 2023 following a successful trial.

Burnley head coach

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Joao Cancelo: Manchester City defender joins Saudi club Al-Hilal
27 August 2024 Off

Joao Cancelo: Manchester City defender joins Saudi club Al-Hilal

By Total Football News

Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has moved to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal in a £21.2m deal.

The 30-year-old Portugal international joined Pep Guardiola’s side from Juventus for £60m in 2019 and became a key component of the side.

However, following a disagreement with Guardiola, the full-back was sent out on loan to Bayern Munich in January 2023 and he spent last season at Barcelona.

Guardiola had indicated earlier this

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Joao Cancelo: Manchester City agree deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal
26 August 2024 Off

Joao Cancelo: Manchester City agree deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal

By Total Football News

Manchester City have agreed a £21.2m deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal to sell defender Joao Cancelo.

Personal terms are not thought to be a problem, although Cancelo is yet to agree to the move.

If he does, the 30-year-old is expected to sign a three-year contract, ending his five-year stay at Etihad Stadium.

City manager Pep Guardiola said this month Cancelo could play for the club again.

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Joao Felix joins Chelsea from Atletico Madrid as Conor Gallagher exits
21 August 2024 Off

Joao Felix joins Chelsea from Atletico Madrid as Conor Gallagher exits

By Total Football News

Chelsea have signed Portugal forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for a fee in the region of £45m, with England midfielder Conor Gallagher going the other way for about £33m.

Felix, 24, who has signed a seven-year deal to begin a second spell at Stamford Bridge, scored four goals in 20 appearances during a loan spell in west London in 2023.

“I’m really happy to be back at Chelsea and

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Chelsea agree fee for Joao Felix to allow Gallagher to join Atleti
19 August 2024 Off

Chelsea agree fee for Joao Felix to allow Gallagher to join Atleti

By Total Football News

Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal.

The fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international is undisclosed, but it will allow him to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further season.

Felix’s move, which is subject to a medical, will bring him back after a

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Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son would be ‘project’ signing, says Burnley boss Scott Parker
15 August 2024 Off

Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son would be ‘project’ signing, says Burnley boss Scott Parker

By Total Football News

Burnley manager Scott Parker says he understands the excitement around the expected signing of Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes – but insists the winger will be a “development prospect”, not a first-team regular.

The Championship club are reportedly putting the finishing touches to a deal which will see the former Barcelona teenager swap the Nou Camp for Turf Moor on what is expected to be a two-year deal.

While the Burnley

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