Mendoza rejects loan, vows to succeed at Atlético
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- 인터풋볼Korean press
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- 김현수 기자
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Key points
- 21-year-old Spanish midfielder turns down loan move, commits to Atlético Madrid
- Won't shy away from competing with new signings Lee Kang-in and Hülman for starting spot
- Developed at Elche youth academy, joined on five-year deal last winter, limited playing time
Summary
Rodri Mendoza has shown steely determination to carve out a place for himself at Atlético Madrid. In an interview reported by Interfoot, the 2005-born Spanish midfielder revealed he could have taken the easier route via a loan move, but prefers to develop by competing against top-level players.
Mendoza impressed at Elche's youth academy before joining Atlético last winter, though adaptation and injury limited him to ten appearances last season. With Lee Kang-in and Morten Hülman among summer signings intensifying midfield competition, he stressed he is ready to make his mark in the attacking midfielder position.
Original headline
이강인과의 주전 경쟁 안 피한다! ‘21세 초신성’ 멘도사의 포부 “아틀레티코서 성공하고파, 임대 이적은 NO”
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