Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Mendoza headed off to Romania to sign with Botoșani of Liga I.[8] He made five appearances across the 2019–20 campaign, though just one of which was as a starter; versus Astra Giurgiu on 10 July 2020.[2] On 31 August, days after making his UEFA Europa League bow in a first round qualifier against Ordabasy, Mendoza was loaned to Liga II club Petrolul Ploiești for one season.[9] After ten appearances, nine of which were as a starter, his loan was terminated in January 2021.[10] In July 2022 Mendoza joined Bulgarian team Botev Vratsa.[11]