Club Tijuana has secured one of its brightest talents by announcing Gilberto Mora’s contract renewal, with the 17-year-old midfielder-linked to European giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester City-signing a three-year deal and taking the No. 10 shirt. The club currently leads Liga MX with 6 points from 2 wins in 2 matches.
Why did Mora choose to stay at Club Tijuana?
The teenager, who made his Mexico debut at 16 in January 2025, opted to continue his development at Club Tijuana despite interest from several Champions League sides. His new contract includes a structured release clause to facilitate a potential future transfer, according to ESPN sources. Mora expressed gratitude to the club for its support and emphasized his focus on helping the team and Mexico at the World Cup.
What does this deal mean for the club?
Club Tijuana president Jorge Alberto called the agreement historic and highlighted the club’s commitment to nurturing Mora’s talent. The player, already the youngest to score in Liga MX and win an international tournament with Mexico (2025 Gold Cup), will now focus on aiding the team, which is on a 3-game winning streak and prepares to face Atlético San Luis away on August 1.
What’s the short-term impact?
With Mora in the squad, Club Tijuana maintains its momentum in Liga MX, where it sits top with 4 goals scored and just 1 conceded. Their last result was a 1-0 win over León on July 25, and the team aims to extend its strong form in the upcoming fixture.
