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Gilberto Mora Shines at U-20 World Cup as Tijuana Map Record European Sale

Senior voices are steering the 16-year-old toward a patient, development-first move to Europe rather than a quick cash-out.

Overview

  • Mora has three goals through the group stage in Chile and needs one more to tie Pedro Pineda’s Mexico record for a single U-20 World Cup.
  • Mexico play host nation Chile on Tuesday in the Round of 16 in Valparaíso, with coach Eduardo Arce urging a composed, patient approach.
  • Agent Rafaela Pimenta says multiple European clubs have inquired, with reports linking Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint‑Germain and Manchester United.
  • Coverage indicates Xolos plan to renew Mora and pursue a post‑2026 World Cup transfer to Europe with no domestic move expected, targeting a record Liga MX export fee reportedly in the $20–25 million range, as Javier Aguirre advises prioritizing a growth-focused destination.
  • Social media attention has swelled through a lighthearted family TikTok and a resurfaced 2022 youth-camp party clip, which outlets note is old rather than a new incident.