Juventus Join Race for Elche’s Rodrigo Mendoza as €20m Clause Lures Suitors
Reports from Italy and Spain describe fresh Juventus interest in the 20-year-old Elche midfielder under a €20 million clause set in August.
Overview
- Football Italia, citing Tuttosport, reports Juventus have been tracking Mendoza for months and recently watched him again during Spain U21 duty.
- Manchester City and Real Madrid are also monitoring the Spain youth international, according to coverage relayed by Yahoo Sports and Italian reports.
- Elche extended Mendoza’s contract to 2028 in August, inserting a €20 million release clause that keeps the valuation clear for bidders.
- Reports say Elche turned down offers from Como and Saudi clubs in the summer before the renewal as interest built in the player.
- The 2005-born midfielder has two goals in 10 appearances this season across competitions, following a standout U20 World Cup and steady top-flight minutes.