Gilberto Mora is on the verge of a move to Europe. The Club Tijuana midfielder turns 18 on October 14, a date that triggers his eligibility for a transfer and has sparked a multi-million dollar bidding war among the continent's top clubs.
The border club has received offers exceeding $50 million for the young talent, whose representative, Rafaela Pimenta, has been clear about the operation's value. "The midfielder would be sold for a historic fee," Pimenta has stated on multiple occasions.
Liverpool of the Premier League appears as one of the most interested parties, with sources confirming their tracking. Barcelona and Real Madrid are also monitoring the player since he stood out as a leader at the U-20 World Cup in Chile when he was 16. It is not confirmed if either of these Spanish giants has tabled a formal offer.
Other clubs known for investing in youth, such as Borussia Dortmund and Benfica, have been linked with the Mexican. Also, rumours emerged that Arsenal approached Xolos' management in January to discuss terms.
Everything indicates it is only a matter of time before the Mexican jewel, Gilberto Mora, can finally make the awaited leap to European football. A major agreement with a European club is expected to be closed as soon as he comes of age. His incorporation into his new team would be after the Apertura 2026 tournament concludes and the European winter transfer market opens, which runs until the end of this year.
Mora has been a key piece for Tijuana this season, being their top scorer with 5 goals in 7 appearances. The team sits eighth in Liga MX with 14 points after 9 games, and their next fixture is against bottom-placed FC Juarez on October 10.
His brief stint with the Mexican national team, where he debuted and scored a goal under coach Rafael Márquez, only increased his valuation. After that match, the federation decided not to use him further, apparently once offers for the player became serious. His future will be decided in the coming days.
The original report is at espn.com.mx
