Manchester City and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 20-year-old Spanish midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza from La Liga club Elche.

Rodrigo Mendoza is highly rated in Spain, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. According to a report from Italian publication Tuttosport, he could be available for €20 million, and it will be interesting to see if Manchester City and Real Madrid can get the deal done.

Manchester City need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Mendoza could prove to be a solid long-term acquisition. The Spaniard is a young player with a bright future, and he could develop into a key player for the club. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for him. It would be a huge opportunity for him, and he will look to test himself at the highest level.

Real Madrid keen on Mendoza

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are keeping tabs on his situation as well, and they have tracked him for a long time. It will be interesting to see if the 2025/26 La Liga table-toppers decide to make a move for him.

The Merengues are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be hard to turn down for the 20-year-old midfielder. The 20-year-old might prefer to continue in Spain, and joining the biggest club in the world will be quite exciting for him. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid can beat Manchester City to his signature.

Both clubs could provide him with the platform to fight for major trophies. They have done well to groom young players in recent years. They could play a key role in his development. It will be interesting to see what the player decides.

Mendoza should look to join a club where he will get ample opportunities. Sitting on the bench at a big club will not benefit him. He needs to choose his next destination carefully. The reported €20 million valuation is quite cheap for a player of his quality. He could prove to be a bargain at that price.