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Rodrigo Mora called up by Portugal after Roma goal run

The 19-year-old has scored in three straight Serie A games, according to Record, and Jorge Jesus has named him in the squad.

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A Roma player celebrates a goal with his tongue out and arms spread.
A Roma player celebrates a goal with his tongue out and arms spread. · Photo: La Gazzetta dello Sport

Roma midfielder Rodrigo Mora has been named in Portugal's senior squad by coach Jorge Jesus, the first senior call-up of his career, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

The call-up follows a run of goals for the 19-year-old. Maisfutebol reported that he scored again in Roma's 3-0 win over Sassuolo, the club's third straight Serie A victory.

Gazzetta dello Sport notes that he played only sparingly for Porto last season before his move to Roma.

FootVal's valuation of Mora is €42m, above his market value of €38m on Transfermarkt. This season he has 4 goals in 10 appearances across Serie A and Liga Portugal, with an average rating of 7.07.

Foot Mercato reports that Mora has declined to wear Cristiano Ronaldo's No 7 shirt in the Portugal squad.

Sources

This article is based on reports by:

  • La Gazzetta dello Sport — Rodrigo Mora si è preso la Roma (e il Portogallo): è il momento di puntarci al fanta
  • Record — Rodrigo Mora de pé quente antes da Seleção: jovem marcou pelo terceiro jogo seguido na Serie A
  • Maisfutebol — VÍDEO: Roma vence e Rodrigo Mora marca pela terceira jornada seguida
  • TuttoMercatoWeb — Roma, Rodrigo Mora: "Felice di giocare con Soule e Malen, andrà sempre meglio"
  • Foot Mercato — Portugal : Rodrigo Mora refuse de porter le numéro 7 de Cristiano Ronaldo

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