Gilberto Mora is one of the smartest young football talents in Mexico and runs the heads with his striking versions. His game with Club Tijuana earned him a call to the Mexican national team by coach Javier Aguirre, putting him on the global radar. Now it seems that a large European club might keep an eye on him.
Real Madrid's interest in Gilberto Mora
According to Ike Carrera, an insider from Cruz Azul, Mora is reportedly about the Real Madrid radar. However, there is an important obstacle: his age.
FIFA rules prevent international transfers for minors, so every movement would probably entail a pre-contract agreement with which he can move to Europe as soon as it turns 18.
“Sources: Real Madrid explores 16-year-old Gilberto Mora, and a potential future pre-agreement with Xolos is possible. According to the FIFA rules, any international transfer can only take place when the player turns 18, so the scenario would hold a deferred registration,” reads the social media post.
Could Gilberto Mora actually end up in Real Madrid?
Age remains the biggest barrier for Mora. The FIFA regulations require that international transfers are waiting for a player to reach the majority of majority. A similar situation took place with Franco Mastantuono, who signed a pre-agreement and moved to Spain when he turned 18 to complete his transfer.
So far there is no confirmed interest from Real Madrid. Prominent transfer experts such as César Luis Merlo and Fabrizio Romano have not reported official developments, which means that the Madrid -Link should be treated as speculatively.
What is the current value of Mora?
At 16, Mora is appreciated at $ 3.49 million (around € 3 million). His market value has risen thanks to strong performance, according to transfer market.
Mora is impressed by the Apertura 2025 tournament, with all six games of Tijuana and scores three goals. He also yielded two goals in the Leagues Cup against MLS teams, which presented his potential on an international stage.