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Gilberto Mora’s U-20 World Cup Brace Draws Global Praise and European Interest

Attention from Europe remains exploratory because he cannot transfer abroad until he turns 18.

Overview

  • At 16, the Xolos de Tijuana midfielder scored twice to earn Mexico a 2-2 draw with Spain at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.
  • Spanish outlets including AS, Mundo Deportivo and Sport lauded his performance, and FIFA’s World Cup account highlighted his finish.
  • Media reports say Real Madrid and Manchester United are monitoring him, with PSG and Ajax also cited, though no formal offers have been reported.
  • Xolos coach Sebastián Abreu says a move should come once he is 18, reinforcing that any transfer would be a future plan rather than immediate.
  • Agent Rafaela Pimienta calls him a potential world-class player and prioritizes safeguarding his development, while his father urges patience about his ceiling.