Benfica step back from Mora deal as terms deemed unrealistic | OneFootball

Benfica no longer view Gilberto Mora as a realistic signing this summer. According to Glorioso 1904, the hierarchy led by Rui Costa considers a deal practically unviable and has stepped back from pursuing the 17-year-old Mexico international midfielder.

The club still rate Mora’s potential, but believe the terms required to complete any move make it overly complex at this stage. He is not being worked on as a concrete option to strengthen Marco Silva’s squad.

Competition from several European clubs, combined with the youngster’s rising valuation, has also contributed. After a standout 2026 World Cup, interest from top sides increased markedly, with Borussia Dortmund emerging among the leading contenders.

Benfica had tracked his development closely and studied advancing for him, but the picture has shifted in recent weeks. Rui Costa now views the deal as far from meeting the board’s preferred conditions.

Mora has therefore dropped off the club’s priority list for this window. He remains admired, yet focus is moving to other midfield targets for the 2026/27 campaign.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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