The Spanish club Real Madrid has shown great interest in including one of the most prominent emerging talents in the U-20 World Cup currently being held in Chile, after his remarkable brilliance with the Spanish national team during the tournament.
A young talent that impresses Real Madrid
According to a report published by the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Real Madrid is closely following the performance of the young player Rodrigo Mendoza, the midfielder for the Elche team, who is performing at outstanding levels with his country’s national team in the 2025 Youth World Cup.
The newspaper confirmed that the technical director of the Royal Team, Xabi Alonso, expressed his great admiration for the player, and is pressuring the club’s management to include him during the coming period to strengthen the midfield with a young player who possesses promising technical abilities.
Rodrigo Mendoza
Spain’s journey to the Youth World Cup
The Spanish national team qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Youth Cup after defeating the Ukraine national team with an unanswered goal in the round of 16, setting up a date with the Colombia national team in the next round.
If he qualifies, he will face the winner of the match between Argentina and Mexico in the semi-finals, amid great anticipation from the Little Matador fans.
Details of Mendoza’s contract with Elche
Rodrigo Mendoza, 20 years old, has a contract with Elche that extends until 2028, and includes a penalty clause worth 24 million euros.
The young player played 5 matches in the Spanish League this season, and was able to score one goal, confirming his great potential and ability to play at the highest levels.
