MALLORCA NEWS

Predrag Rajkovic - Opens season with clean sheet Rajkovic kept a clean sheet with six saves made during Monday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Rajkovic was kept busy by a lively attack from the hosts but only faced a couple of chances that seriously threatened his net. When facing teams that are able to finish their attempts, Rajkovic is less likely to walk away with a favorable result as he doesn't have the defensive support to compete each week.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clement Grenier - Creates one chance in draw Grenier created one chance from four crosses (one accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Monday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Grenier put in a solid shift but with a booking it's not worth much in fantasy. Should he be able to play regularly, Grenier has the talent to be useful on occasion, as he often logged at least five goal contributions per season when he played in France.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Concedes yellow card in draw Lee conceded a yellow card and logged four inaccurate crosses during Monday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Lee also took two shots and put one on target during this game. He has started no more than 15 games in each of the last two seasons but if he continues to play as he did in the opener, that number could rise. Whether he plays more or not, he'll need to do even more creatively to be useful in fantasy.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Takes one shot in draw Muriqi recorded one shot on target in 87 minutes of Monday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Muriqi conceded one more foul than took a shot during this game. It will be a tough season if he's constantly isolated as a single striker without much support, though he'll still be confident after earning a new deal at Mallorca over the offseason.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT international Hoppe joins Middlesbrough USMNT international Matthew Hoppe has signed for Championship side Middlesbrough from La Liga club Mallorca. The 21-year-old has signed a f...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

US forward Matthew Hoppe joins 2nd-tier Middlesbrough United States forward Matthew Hoppe has joined second-division Middlesbrough from Spanish club Mallorca in search of regular playing time th...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

US forward Matthew Hoppe joins 2nd-tier Middlesbrough MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) — United States forward Matthew Hoppe joined second-division Middlesbrough on Wednesday from Spanish club Mallor...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

US forward Matthew Hoppe joins 2nd-tier Middlesbrough

United States forward Matthew Hoppe has joined second-division Middlesbrough from Spanish club Mallorca in search of regular playing time that could earn him a World Cup roster spo...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amath Ndiaye - To undergo surgery on toe Ndiaye is planning on amputating part of his toe in order to get rid of a long-standing infection, Juan Miguel Sanchez of Marca reported Monday. The operation is set to take place...

Impact Ndiaye's toe infection is a problem that dates back all the way from his time at Tenerife in 2016/17, and it reappeared during the preseason this summer. Multiple injuries last season limited him to just 19 La Liga appearances (nine starts) for Mallorca, and he will now be out until late September/early October in this campaign as well.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amath Ndiaye - Still dealing with toe infection Ndiaye has not been featuring for Mallorca in preseason as he continues to deal with an infection in a toe on his right foot, Futbol Mallorca reported in July.

Impact Ndiaye missed the final month of last season with this injury, and he's still yet to be able to fully return to the squad all this time later. He is reportedly considering a few different treatment strategies, but it is unclear when he will be able to return to the pitch at this moment.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Battaglia - Returns to Mallorca Battaglia joined Mallorca from Sporting CP, it was announced Friday. He's committed to a two-year contract with his new club.

Impact Battaglia had spent last season on loan with Mallorca but now sticks with the island club on a permanent deal. Primarily a central or defensive-midfielder, Battaglia isn't likely to hold tremendous value.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Predrag Rajkovic - Transfers to Mallorca Rajkovic has signed a four-year contract with Mallorca after transferring from Reims, the club announced Friday.

Impact Rajkovic has kept a combined 33 clean sheets and conceded 111 goals across the last three Ligue 1 seasons in Reims, and the 26-year-old is now making the move to Spain with Mallorca. He will take over from the departing Sergio Rico and Manolo Reina to become Mallorca's starting goalkeeper, meanwhile Reims may look to new signing Patrick Pentz to replace him in their goal.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vedat Muriqi - Acquired by Mallorca Muriqi has transferred to Mallorca on a permanent deal, Lazio announced.

Impact Muriqi heads back to the club where he spent the second half of the recent season, with decent success, even though they initially did not pick their option to buy, but they eventually managed to re-negotiate the terms to purchase him. He logged five goals, three assists, 51 shots (18 on target) and 14 chances in 16 appearances in early 2022.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominik Greif - Training with team Greif (back) has begun preseason training with Mallorca.

Impact Greif made one La Liga appearance last season as Manolo Reina's backup in goal, but he didn't make a single match day squad from mid-December on as he dealt with back pain throughout the remainder of the campaign. He will hope to begin the 2022/23 season in better health.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Alegria - Returns from loan Alegria has returned to Mallorca after a season-long loan with Burgos CF.

Impact Alegria made 25 La Liga 2 appearances while on-loan with Burgos last season, and the 29-year-old striker is now returning to Mallorca, where he can be a backup option if he indeed stays with the club this upcoming campaign.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lago Junior - Returns from loan Junior has returned to Mallorca after a six-month loan with Huesca.

Impact Junior made six La Liga appearances (one start) last season for Mallorca before going down to the second division on-loan with Huesca in January.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Hoppe - Bench option this season Hoppe was an unused substitute in last weekend's victory against Osasuna.

Impact Hoppe made seven appearances in all competitions this season, and he recorded an assist in his only La Liga start in a 6-1 defeat against Real Madrid back in September. The 21-year-old has found the move to Mallorca tough so far, but he will want to prove that he's capable of turning things around next season.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Nino - On bench for final month of season Nino did not feature in any of Mallorca's final four games of the season.

Impact Nino scored two goals in 23 La Liga appearances (nine starts) this campaign, but most of that production came in the first two months as he made just four starts from mid-October onwards. The 21-year-old is set to return from loan to Villarreal in the summer.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amath Ndiaye - Ends season injured Ndiaye (undisclosed) was not involved in any of Mallorca's final six games of the season.

Impact Ndiaye made 19 La Liga appearances (nine starts) this season mostly on either wing, and he assisted a goal against Osasuna in September. But the 25-year-old's season was cut short after suffering an injury in April.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Bench option for much of season Lee started just three of 20 La Liga games in 2022.

Impact Lee tallied a goal and two assists in 30 La Liga appearances (15 starts) overall this campaign, but most of that production came during the first half and he only made two starts after Jan. 2. The 21-year-old will want to do better next season whether on the wing or in attacking midfield.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Take - Bench option for final months of season Kubo started just two of Mallorca's final 10 games of the season dating back to mid-March.

Impact Kubo scored one goal in 28 La Liga appearances (17 starts) during yet another loan-season from Real Madrid, and it was telling that the 21-year-old was used sparingly as the race to avoid relegation heated up. He will want to continue to develop, but it seems unlikely that his parent club will bring him into their squad just yet.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Rodriguez - Creates two chances in win Rodriguez subbed into last weekend's match against Osasuna in the 65th minute, and he took a shot on target and created two chances in the 2-0 victory.

Impact Rodriguez tallied three goals and three assists in 36 La Liga appearances (33 starts) this campaign as he played everywhere from midfield, to either wing and even a few games up in a front two. However, he came off the bench in each of Mallorca's final three games of the season, and at 34 years old now, he may be utilized a bit more sparingly in the future.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Battaglia - Creates chance in win Battaglia created a chance and won one of two tackles in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Osasuna. He also made four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Battaglia made 26 appearances (12 starts) in his second loan campaign in La Liga, first with Alaves in 2020/21 and then with Mallorca this past season. The 30-year-old midfielder is set to return to Sporting Lisbon in the summer.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanchez - Takes two shots against Osasuna Sanchez took two shots and won two of two tackles in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Osasuna. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Sanchez made 29 appearances (19 starts) this season as Mallorca narrowly avoided relegation on the final day, and he scored his first La Liga goal against Sevilla in October. The 25-year-old began the campaign as a winger able to play both sides, and then started playing more centrally in midfield around February. That versatility will suit him well in the future.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE