Barcelona Makes First Contact Over 16-Year-Old Mexican Prospect Gilberto Mora
FIFA age rules keep any transfer off the table until he turns 18.
Overview
- Barcelona has opened exploratory talks with Mora’s representatives, with no formal offer tabled.
- Real Madrid and several European clubs are pursuing the Tijuana forward, and a Tijuana coach says the player dreams of Madrid.
- Mora is a first-team regular for Club Tijuana and has already featured for Mexico’s senior side, including the Gold Cup squad.
- The discussions involved agent Rafaela Pimenta, who represents Erling Haaland, and covered Mora’s ambitions and potential future terms.
- Reporting in Spain says Barcelona is prioritising Mora after standout showings at the Under-20 World Cup in Chile.