Leeds United striker Rodrigo Moreno is eying European and World Cup titles with Spain in the years to come. The Whites forward was talking to the Spanish press about his ambitions as he approaches the twilight stage of his career.
At 32-years-old, the Spaniard is hoping for one final roll of the dice with his nation, following their triumph in the UEFA Nations League this month. After scoring 16 goals in all competitions last season, Rodrigo enjoyed his best return in his Whites' career.
His fine form wasn't enough to help steer Leeds United to safety. The club's relegation to the Championship has seen questions arise regarding his future at Elland Road, with Real Madrid reportedly keen on his services,
Nonetheless, Rodrigo has put any transfer speculation on the back burner for now and has been discussing his international ambitions. Speaking to Marca, the Leeds striker said: "We all work to be here and it is a very big goal. The competition is great because the best come here and you have to work every day doing things well to wait for the opportunity.
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"If you want, I can tell you that we are here to win the World Cup or the European Championship. I think that in the end what generates the illusion will not come from what I tell you here, that illusion will come if we go out on the field and win important matches. Then that illusion that we all want here will come.
When asked about working with legendary Whites' boss Marcelo Bielsa and the influence he had on his career, Rodrigo said: "He is a person who tries to make you see reality, to get closer to it. Whether you like it or not, the footballer is sometimes far away and in a bubble.
"It may be that this feeling takes your feet off the ground and you are not aware the effort that is needed for everything."
