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Barcelona are set to sign child prodigy Tudor Mendel-Idowu, whose grandfather was a Super Eagles player
LaLiga giants Barcelona are set to continue beefing up their reserve team as they round up a deal for former Chelsea winger Tudor Mendel-Idowu.
Barcelona sign Mendel-Idowu
The English winger left the Blues in the summer of 2023 after his contract with the London club expired and he could not agree to a new deal with the club.
According to transfer speculation, the 18-year-old prodigy will instead sign for Spanish giants Barcelona and will be expected to play with the Barcelona B team under former Blaugrana defender Rafael Marquez.
The forward is regarded as a child prodigy in both football and academics, after making it into both the Chelsea Academy and the King’s Scholar program at Eton College when he was only 13.
Mendel-Idowu’s incredible parental heritage
Mendel-Idowu’s prowess in both spheres of life can be traced to his grandparents, one of whom is ohn Adeleye-Abai, who played for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, with the other being Dr Fola Kayode Mendel-Idowu, who an academic luminary and specialised in bio-aeronautics, becoming Africa's first 'flying doctor'.
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The 18-year-old winger has identified former Barcelona winger Neymar as one of his childhood heroes and his admiration for the Brazilian superstar most likely played a role in his final choice of a new club.
Mendel-Idowu who is already signed to Adidas will kick start a new life in Spain with Barcelona hoping to fulfil his immense potential.
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