Rodrigo Mora’s ex-coach: Unlikely he’ll jump from Arabia to elite | OneFootball

The potential departure of Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto has been one of the main questions in the Porto market in recent days.

Israel Dionísio, who spent twelve years in the youth ranks of the Dragons and was Mora's coach, believes that the events of recent months have culminated in this situation and the possible exit of the player.

“Football is about moments and opportunities. Mora introduced himself to the world of football as a prodigy who, at just 17 years old, could almost captain FC Porto, deciding games and exciting everyone on his own merit and the opportunity he seized, at a club going through a period of change. If the player stays this season, it might not end like the last one because at this moment he starts at a disadvantage,” he stated in declarations to MDA Now, his press office.

Despite this, the 51-year-old coach believes that Rodrigo Mora's possible transfer could “always have a positive impact because it could be the biggest financial gain in the club's history.”

One of the biggest questions surrounding this process is the possibility of an early exit from European football.

On this matter, Israel Dionísio states that “there are no exact formulas in football and in the growth of players,” but he expresses reservations about an immediate return through a major European club.

“Everyone has their own path and none are the same. It’s no use speculating whether it will be better or worse for him in the future. In my opinion, if he goes, he should go to a competitive league, he is only 18 years old and can always return to Europe and the top leagues in two or three years and will still be a small great player with a career ahead. Going to Arabia and then returning directly to a major European club? There I have some doubts because I think he will always have to make that transition differently to reach the highest levels. It’s unlikely he will leave directly from Arabia to a Real Madrid or a PSG,” he emphasized.

Whatever the destination of the creative player, Israel Dionísio remains convinced that Rodrigo Mora's talent allows him to fit into any world championship.

“He is a very talented young man with enormous potential. Therefore, he will play in Arabia or anywhere else, as long as there is opportunity and minutes to develop,” he concluded.

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