Rodrigo Mendoza: Eager to work hard, a very special moment | OneFootball

Rodrigo Mendoza posed for his presentation as the new player of Atlético de Madrid wearing the red and white jersey, in which he will wear the number 4. The Spanish midfielder spoke about his signing, his comparison with Pedri, what he can bring to Simeone's scheme…

EXCITEMENT FOR WEARING THE RED AND WHITE

"The truth is that I am very happy to be here. I want to thank the club for the trust. I am eager to work and contribute what I can. The truth is that it is a very special moment for me and my family. It's a challenge ahead. In my mind, there's only room for doing things well in a great club and achieving great things."

HOW DID YOU EXPERIENCE YOUR SIGNING?

"In the end, it was a frantic day. I knew how the situation was days before. It was an exciting day. Coming to Madrid in the last hours… it was at the last minute. It was a special and exciting moment."

ATLÉTICO, THE ONLY PLACE I WANTED TO COME

"There have always been many rumors about me, but since I knew about Atlético's interest, I was clear in my mind."

SIMEONE

"We know his demands, it will be good for me. I am clear about what El Cholo wants from me, the club… thanks to the staff and everyone for how they have welcomed me."

COMPARISONS WITH PEDRI

"It's nice that Pedri praises me, but I am Rodri Mendoza and I have to make my own path."

FIRST HOURS AS A RED AND WHITE

"Everyone has welcomed me very well, Koke was the first. Everyone, the staff, the coach."

EXCITING CHALLENGE

"It's a giant club, it's always a struggle to face a team like Atlético. It's always been a tough challenge, but it's a beautiful challenge."

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