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Barcelona Step Up Tracking of Mexican Prospect Gilberto Mora as Elite Suitors Circle

With any overseas move barred until he turns 18, the teenager’s representation and rising price are steering clubs toward patient groundwork instead of a quick bid.

Overview

  • Spanish reports say Barcelona are closely monitoring the Club Tijuana standout and assessing next steps rather than moving immediately.
  • Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester City are also following him, with scouts from major European sides including Manchester United having watched him, and Inter Miami have been linked as a future destination.
  • Mora has impressed at the Under-20 World Cup with three goals and two assists in five games, drawing interest for his versatility in midfield and on the wing.
  • FIFA rules prohibit an international transfer until he turns 18, pointing to a realistic earliest move in January 2027 after his 18th birthday in October 2026.
  • He is represented by Rafaela Pimenta, whose relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta is noted in reports, and she has signaled a rising valuation while dismissing talk of a €15 million fee.