Gilberto Mora has become one of the most sought-after young promises of Mexican football.
His performances at the 2025 U-20 World Cup in Chile, his early maturity and technical ability have attracted the attention of European clubs, with FC Barcelona being seen as a serious contender if they decide to make a strong offer.
Gilberto Mora is only 16 years old, but his impact on the Mexico U-20 national team is already remarkable.
He has scored crucial goals, including a brace against Spain, as well as providing assists that show his vision and intelligence in the game.
With Club Tijuana, Mora has already played in the first division, proving the club's faith in him. This early exposure significantly increases his international profile.
FC Barcelona, always attentive to young talent, would continue the plan to build a midfield with talented and promising players.
The integration of Mora alongside Casadó, Bernal, Fermín, Gavi and Pedri would strengthen that new youthful core that could make the difference in the coming years.
The fact that Mora knows how to play under pressure and remains calm against strong opponents shows his mental maturity — a quality that Barca scouts rarely overlook.
If Barcelona were to decide to make a €20 million bid for Gilberto Mora, several conditions would need to be met:
Acceptance from Club Tijuana: Mora is a player for Club Tijuana, who would likely demand a good amount to avoid losing one of their most promising talents.
Legal protection and development: Mora is still a minor, and his transfer abroad would be subject to FIFA's rules for minor players, although future deals could be adjusted accordingly.
Clear sports project: For a young talent like Mora, it is essential to be part of a structure that guarantees him playing time, support and development opportunities. Barça can promise this, but they must also show with actions that they will not let him remain in the reserve teams.
Although Barcelona's interest has been mentioned in several media outlets, there has been no official confirmation of any concrete offer yet. Rumors suggest that the player's representatives are open to listening to the plans and conditions of interested clubs.
Meanwhile, Mora remains focused on Mexico and his appearances with the U-20 national team, aware that his development is still a work in progress.
If FC Barcelona decides to make a €20 million bid for Gilberto Mora, the operation would make sense both from a sporting and strategic point of view, as an investment for the future. His performance at the U-20 World Cup, his technical profile, his maturity at such a young age and his experience with Club Tijuana make him a very attractive option.
But for the transfer to go through, Mora must have guarantees of development, Club Tijuana must accept the offer, and Barcelona must be confident that they can integrate the young midfielder into the first-team project without losing him along the way. If these elements match, Mora could make the big step towards the old continent; otherwise, patience and experience will still be the key to his growth./Express newspaper/
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