Club Tijuana is preparing for their next match in the Liga MX, where they will face Cruz Azul at home. Meanwhile, the team is anticipating the possible departure of Gilberto Mora, who is emerging as the top prospect in Mexican football. The 17-year-old player has been the most valuable player in the Liga MX and the Leagues Cup, surpassing Lionel Messi, thanks to his current participation in the 2026 World Cup. Despite the interest from top-tier clubs, Mora cannot travel to Europe yet, so he will close out the year with Club Tijuana's Xolos, where his teammates accept that this is Mora's last campaign with the Jauría.
Which European teams could sign Gilberto Mora?
Representing Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has opened the possibility that top European clubs may be interested in Morita. The most notable ones, so far, are Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool FC, and Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Pandemia negó la llegada de Gil Mora al Real Madrid
While participating in international tournaments with Club Tijuana, the Mexican Gil Mora was courted by the Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, but the appearance of Covid-19 made it impossible for him to travel to Spain, as revealed by Javier Camacho, goalkeeper of Atlante FC.
Why Gilberto Mora must turn 18 to be transferred to Europe?
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and most European federations prohibit the international transfer of players under 18 years old. This is established in the Statute and Transfer of Players Regulation (RETJ) of the governing body.
Why is there such a rule?
The rule aims to protect minors from exploitation situations. Before its existence, European clubs recruited children and young people from Latin American and African countries with promises that were often not fulfilled.
Exceptions
There are three options in which a minor can be transferred to Europe before the age of 18: - That the parents move to that country - That the player has a special license - That the player is part of a youth player development program
