New record! Official: Rodrigo Mendoza joins Atlético. Record fee paid...

Elche have completed a record-breaking sale.

Details: This morning, the official Atlético Madrid page on social network X announced that the club has officially signed 20-year-old central midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza.

It's reported that Atlético paid Elche €16 million for Mendoza’s transfer, with an additional €4 million in potential bonuses, making this the highest sale in Elche’s history.

Rodrigo Mendoza is a homegrown talent from Elche, and this move marks the first major transfer of his career.

This season, Mendoza played 20 matches for Elche, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist.

Rodrigo Mendoza’s contract with Atlético Madrid runs until the summer of 2031, and according to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €15 million.

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