El Elche will only sell Rodrigo Mendoza for this price

The young Spanish midfielder is being targeted by big clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Javier Parra Peña | 17 Nov 2025 | 20.30
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Elche will only sell Rodrigo Mendoza at this price.
Elche will only sell Rodrigo Mendoza at this price.

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El Elche has made its position clear regarding Rodrigo Mendoza: the midfielder will only leave Martínez Valero if a club pays the €20 million set in his release clause.

Amid the growing interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City, the franjiverde team stands firm. The young midfielder has become one of the revelations of the season. His progress in La Liga and maturity with the U-21s have attracted the attention of several European giants.

Elche protects Rodrigo Mendoza

For Elche, Rodrigo Mendoza is an irreplaceable pillar of the project. The club extended his contract until 2028 with the intention of safeguarding his development and preventing an early exit. The institution values his tactical influence, passing intelligence, and ability to set the tempo from the base of play.

The leadership at Elche acknowledges that the player is on the radar of many clubs but is not open to negotiating discounts. The club's environment states that any deal must respect the release clause in full, without exceptions. The player's circle remains calm. Mendoza is focused on his weekly performance and on consolidating his status in the team, despite interest coming from various leagues.

Real Madrid and Manchester City increase the pressure

Real Madrid closely monitors every performance of Rodrigo Mendoza. At Valdebebas, they see him as an ideal profile to reinforce the young talent generation led by several midfielders. His tactical reading and competitive maturity make him an attractive candidate.

Manchester City also values his signing. The English club, accustomed to identifying talent before it fully emerges, views him as a midfielder adaptable to possession football and the intense rhythms of the Premier League.

Both clubs agree on one point: the price is feasible. Twenty million represents a reachable figure for two entities used to large investments that seek promising players for their future projects.

Apart from Real Madrid and Manchester City, other European teams have inquired about his situation. Juventus recently showed interest, adding to previous proposals from Serie A and clubs in the Arabian football. However, Elche has not changed its stance. The release clause is the only exit route. This firmness has strengthened the belief that the club has full confidence in his development.

Rodrigo Mendoza's future, between opportunity and patience

Rodrigo Mendoza faces an enticing scenario, with opportunities to join elite projects. However, his circle understands that making the right choice will be crucial to avoid stalling his progress. An immediate transfer could lead to trophies and a higher competitive environment.

Yet, there is also the risk of being relegated to a secondary role in squads filled with stars. Therefore, his decision must balance ambition and continuity, especially now that he is gaining playing time, responsibility, and stability at Elche.

In the short term, unless an unexpected turn takes place, everything depends on who is willing to meet the €20 million. Until that happens, Rodrigo Mendoza will continue leading the franjiverde midfield and accumulating merits to establish himself as one of the great promises of Spanish football.

His name will continue making headlines while Real Madrid and Manchester City evaluate a decisive move. Yet, the reality is clear: Elche will set the pace of the negotiation, and Rodrigo Mendoza will keep growing under the shield that believed in him before anyone else.

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