Going to take lot of turns” – Leeds player reveals manager chat, ‘trigger’ for transfer decision

Mateo Joseph, who went on strike earlier this summer and refused to join Leeds United’s preseason trip in an attempt to force a move to Real Betis, declined Real Betis’ offer to complete a loan move to RCD Mallorca last weekend. The La Liga team was able to swiftly conclude this deal, and the striker spoke to Cope about what persuaded him to join them.

Mateo Joseph, who went on strike earlier this summer and refused to join Leeds United’s preseason trip in an attempt to force a move to Real Betis, declined Real Betis’ offer to complete a loan move to RCD Mallorca last weekend. The La Liga team was able to swiftly conclude this deal, and the striker spoke to Cope about what persuaded him to join them.

The Spain U21 player and his previous boss, Jagoba Arrasate, have reunited after moving to Mallorca.

Cope says the Leeds player’s conversation with Mallorca’s manager and sporting director Pablo Ortells was crucial. This is now supported by Joseph.

For me, the discussion with the coach was essential. When someone has so much faith in you and is so straightforward, you want to work hard to earn their trust. That acted as a trigger, he claimed.

“This is going to take a lot of turns,” Joseph said when asked what he anticipates from his loan move to Mallorca. We’ll find out this year. I am currently thrilled with the training ground, the city, the training, and the amazing people here. We’ll see.

Despite having to compete against Vedat Muriqi in Mallorca, the Leeds player doesn’t appear to mind.

Everyone will have opportunities because the season is long, he continued.

“He’s a striker that I respect, and I believe we’ll play together because we complement each other well. I can assist on the wing because I’ve been a striker for almost my entire life, so I’ll definitely do whatever they ask me to do and give it my all.”