Hull City has completed the signing of João Mendes de Assis Moreira, Ronaldinho's 20-year-old son, who arrives as a free agent. The move is possible as English clubs are currently limited to signing unattached players until the winter transfer window. Mendes's transfer is driven by a search for more playing time, having been unable to break into the senior squad at Burnley, his former club which he joined last summer. His youth development included periods with Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, and Barcelona's academy. Upon his arrival, Hull's management has assigned Mendes to the U21 team. At his unveiling, the player expressed his happiness and excitement for the season, characterizing himself as a fast, explosive, and creative footballer who can be deployed as a right winger or an attacking midfielder.