The winger will be aiming to grasp his chance with the Tigers
Winger Joao Mendes has signed for Hull City’s academy on an initial one-year deal, and he says that he’s determined to grasp the opportunity in East Yorkshire.
Mendes, who is the son of former Barcelona star Ronaldinho, arrives after leaving Burnley in the summer having spent a year at the Turf Moor academy and has been named in the club’s post-transfer window squad submitted to the EFL.
A former Barcelona protege, the 20-year-old will go straight into Conor Selles’ Under-21 setup as he looks to get to grips with life at City, knowing he has the chance to extend his stay by a further 12 months if it works out.
“I am really happy and excited. I think it is going to be a good season,” Mendes said after signing his deal at the MKM Stadium. “I saw the game against Birmingham Under-21s and I think the lads are really good. I think it is a really good team and I am excited for the future.
“I play as a right winger or an attacking midfielder. I am a fast, explosive and creative player. I think it is good to be able to play in different styles of football. In Brazil, it is one style, Spain is another one, and England is another one, so I think it complements your game really well if you have played at different places.
“It is a great stadium, beautiful stadium (MKM Stadium). Everything looks good, the pitch looks good, and I am just excited to be here and play.
“I just want to help as much as I can in the Under-21s and in the first team. I don’t mind what level, I just love playing footbal,l and if the chance comes, I will take great use of it.”
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