Mateo Mejía, the jewel of Sevilla, who grew up in the Manchester United youth academy… and understood the times of football | Relief

Jose Mateo Mejias born in March 2003 in Zaragoza. Handsome by birth and soul, he began his journey in the world of football in the team of his city. There, defending the Whites’ jersey, he ended the season of his life. More than 60 goals in his final year as a cadet were more than enough to knock on the door of Manchester United, who signed him twice without hesitation.. The sporting challenge was inevitable, although leaving his family – although they were always with him mentally – and the house behind… Without a doubt, a difficult decision. Of course, his entourage assures Relevo that never regretted.

Another important decision was to leave the English club to enjoy football again.. He needed to rediscover his game after a severe ankle injury and, among several options, decided to subscribe to it Seville. With one condition: “forget” about professional football. Mateo Mejía rejected other offers that promised him minutes in the second division because he was completely convinced of the Nervión project. Of course, if he were to take this step, he would have to quickly come to terms with the fact that he would not be playing for the first team. I would start with a subsidiary.

So he did. “He was one up from day one.”– a person close to the Sevilla Atlético dressing room told Relevo. In fact, the difference with Stanis Idumbo Muzambo, who arrived in Nervión a week before him, was noticeable. The Belgian was focused on the first team. Now, half a year later, Mateo Mejía made his best debut for Sevilla at San Mamés and completely changed the game..

Although he switched back to the striker position this season, where he has three goals and one assist, he moved to La Catedral to play as a striker. “He has no problem playing one position or another,” says one of the people who knows him best. And so he showed it. In just two minutes he achieved the expulsion of Agirrezabalya turning point when Sevilla needed to get the golden tie after visiting San Mamés.

“September 29, 2024; a date that marks “before” and “after”. My dream debut in the First Division and what a great feeling to do it in Sevilla colours. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and what a pity we didn’t do it. we earned the points, but it was a game that reflected the caste and courage of this team. This achievement is dedicated to my family and especially my mother and father, who have always been by my side and helped me. supporting me, never giving up on me and making my journey as easy and simple as possible, I love you all for your messages and expressions of love, I assure you that this is just the beginning and I will continue to give everything for this shield. and these colors NEVER GIVE UP!” the footballer wrote on Instagram after the end of the day of happiness.

After his debut and, above all, doubts regarding Kelechi Iheanacho, Sevilla fans did not hesitate to demand his continuation in the first team. For now we will have to wait for the decision of García Pimienta, who has already followed him closely in pre-season, although there will be no problems with Mateo Mejía: The rings will not fall off when returning to the child.