Ronaldinho’s son heading out of Burnley already! Loan transfer mooted for Joao Mendes that could see Barcelona & Brazil legend pay a visit to Scotland

Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes may be set to leave Burnley a matter of days after signing for the Championship club.

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• Ronaldinho's son has linked up with Burnley
• May be set to join Dundee on loan
• Burnley and Dundee penned a strategic partnership

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Earlier this month, Mendes left Barcelona to join Burnley on a permanent deal, however, journalist Alan Nixon now reports that the Brazilian could be on his way out of Turf Moor as he is lined up for a switch to Scottish Premiership side Dundee on loan.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  In January 2024, the Clarets penned a strategic partnership with Dundee that would see players moving in either direction on temporary loan deals. The Championship side have reportedly placed 19-year-old Mendes on the list of players who could be sent to the Scottish club before the summer transfer window closes on August 30.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Mendes’ time at Barcelona was relatively short. He signed with the Catalan giants' Under-19 team in 2023, following a successful trial that was facilitated by his father, Ronaldinho. However, his stay at the Blaugrana was shortlived as he signed a two-year deal with Burnley this summer and moved to England.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BURNLEY?

  Scott Parker's side suffered their first defeat of the 2024-25 season on Saturday as they went down 1-0 against Sunderland. They will be next seen in action on Wednesday in a Carabao Cup second-round clash with Wolves.