Ronaldinho son would be Burnley 'project' signing

Burnley head Scott Parker says he understands nan excitement astir nan expected signing of Ronaldinho's boy Joao Mendes - but insists nan winger will beryllium a "development prospect", not a first-team regular.

The Championship nine are reportedly putting nan finishing touches to a woody which will spot nan erstwhile Barcelona teen switch nan Nou Camp for Turf Moor connected what is expected to beryllium a two-year deal.

While nan Burnley head admitted he understood nan buzz astir nan 19-year-old fixed his father’s achievements successful nan game, he has urged position regarding his prospects.

"This is simply a subordinate we spot arsenic a improvement subordinate and a task successful that sense," said Parker earlier Burnley's location crippled against Cardiff this weekend.

"As of correct now nan paperwork has not been signed but location is decidedly thing successful it for sure.

"I get nan excitement astir it but I deliberation it would beryllium unfair to heap a immense magnitude of unit connected a young boy coming here.

"He knows why he is coming present successful position of improvement truthful I wouldn't want to heap much unit than that which is already connected him."

Mendes came done Cruzeiro's academy successful Brazil earlier signing for Barcelona's Under-19s successful 2023 pursuing a successful trial.

He did not make an quality for Barcelona's elder broadside and his 12-month statement pinch nan La Liga giants ended successful June 2024.