Barca's plan to sign Gilberto Mora, Mexico's gem winning Europe over | OneFootball

Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Gilberto Mora, one of the biggest prospects in Mexican football. The Xolos de Tijuana attacking midfielder, just 17 years old, has once again sparked the interest of Europe’s top clubs after becoming the youngest player to score for the Mexico national team.

Gilberto Mora’s name is starting to gain more and more traction outside Mexico. His performances for Xolos and his breakthrough with El Tri have put the young footballer on the radar of several clubs in the Old Continent, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.

According to information from AS, both Spanish giants have once again been closely monitoring the Mexican’s development, while Barcelona have a previous connection that shows their interest goes back some time.

Barcelona had already opened the door to Gilberto Mora

Barça’s interest in Mora does not appear to have started with his emergence for the Mexico national team. According to TUDN México, in 2024 Barcelona invited the player to visit the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, where he had the chance to train and get a closer look at the Catalan club’s setup.

That contact allowed the club to see firsthand the qualities of one of the biggest prospects to emerge recently from Mexican football.

Now, with Mora having become an important player for Xolos and already gaining international experience at a very young age, the situation has changed considerably.

Barça’s strategy with the Mexican gem

Barcelona’s aim would be to keep monitoring Mora and continue strengthening ties with those around him before making any definitive move for his signing.

The situation is especially significant because of the player’s age. At 17, any deal would have to comply with the regulations governing international transfers of minors, making close monitoring and long-term planning particularly important.

The Catalan club already know the player and are believed to have been in contact with him even before his international breakthrough, a factor that could prove important in any future negotiation.

Gilberto Mora, attracting more and more attention in Europe

The Mexican’s breakthrough has led to his name appearing on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. His youth, ability to play between the lines, and development with Xolos have made him an especially attractive player for projects looking for long-term talent.

In addition, his emergence with the Mexico national team further increased his international exposure. Mora became the youngest player to score for the national side, a milestone that drew even more attention to him.

For now, there is no agreement between Gilberto Mora and Barcelona. Barça’s interest is part of a long-standing scouting process that could intensify as the player continues to develop.

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