Aguirre is clear on Gilberto Mora: “Who better for the No 10?” | OneFootball

Javier Aguirre is already focused on his new challenge with Valencia, but before beginning his adventure in Spain, he spoke again about one of the great talents he left with the Mexican National Team: Gilberto Mora.

The Mexican coach, who managed the national team during the 2026 World Cup, was full of praise for the young footballer and did not hesitate when speaking about his future. For Vasco, Mora has the qualities needed to make the jump to European football soon.

“Gil is a star, a young kid who will be out of Mexico before long. He deserves to go to Europe, to a big team, and he will surely achieve it.”

Aguirre sees Mora as the heir to the No. 10

The coach’s words were not limited only to the youngster’s international future. Aguirre was also asked about the possibility of Gilberto Mora wearing the Mexican National Team’s number 10 shirt, a number that has historically been reserved for some of the country’s most important footballers.

Vasco’s response was emphatic:

“Yes, the 10 — who better than him? There’s no one else.”

In this way, Aguirre publicly backed Mora as one of the main candidates to take on the responsibility of wearing one of the most iconic numbers in Mexican football.

Mora has already left his mark with Mexico

Aguirre’s confidence is rooted in the performances the youngster showed during the 2026 World Cup.

Mora was one of the coach’s bets during the tournament, and his involvement ended up raising expectations around his future.

Now, even at the very start of his professional career, the midfielder already has the backing of one of the Mexican coaches with the most international experience.

Will there be more Mexicans in Europe?

Aguirre was also asked about the possibility of taking a Mexican footballer to Valencia during his new adventure in LaLiga.

The coach did not rule out the possibility, although he avoided confirming any name or guaranteeing that a signing will happen.

For now, Vasco remains focused on his new team and on the mission of lifting Valencia out of the lower part of the standings.

Meanwhile, his words about Mora once again placed the young Mexican at the center of the conversation: Aguirre not only sees in him the talent to play in Europe, but also the footballer who can take on the historic No. 10 for the Mexican National Team.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.