Nuno Mendes has asserted himself as one of the undisputed talents this season at Sporting, so there are many eyes pointed in his direction, making it difficult for the Leon club to hold him even next season.
Mendes, recently called to the national team, was recently distinguished by the Goal website as one of the 50 youngsters of the next generation to take into account (list led by Ansu Fati).
Costinha, a former Portuguese international, did not spare him praise in declarations to the site: «If I were an observer of the great clubs in Europe, I would be looking at him. He is 18 years old and is left-back – there are no left-backs in the world with that quality – I would definitely choose him. It is physically and mentally strong. He is a top talent and I think he will not be at Sporting for a long time … next season. »
«He has an excellent left foot and a good pace. Sometimes you need to improve your defense, but you are only 18, you have a lot of time to improve ”, he added.
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