Matthäus hint: do BVB have a World Cup breakout star in sight? | OneFootball

BVB are said to have set their sights on one of the most eye-catching talents of the World Cup. Gilberto Mora impressed at Mexico’s home World Cup — and has now also won over Lothar Matthäus.

It was Matthäus himself who got the BVB angle rolling. In his BILD format “Lothar legt los,” the record Germany international assessed the possible interest in the 17-year-old: “Mora, the 17-year-old Mexican, played five or six matches at this World Cup. At 17, the biggest talent in Mexico is already on the radar of many European clubs. I’ve also heard that Borussia Dortmund have tentatively put out feelers for him.”

At just 17, Mora was one of the revelations of the tournament. The attacking midfielder was the youngest Mexican in World Cup history and, at 17 years and 240 days, one of the youngest players in the entire competition. After his strong performances, several European clubs are now taking note of him.

Matthäus also sees marketing benefits

For Matthäus, a move to the Bundesliga would not only be appealing from a sporting perspective, but also commercially exciting. “I could imagine having a Mexican in the Bundesliga again, also for marketing purposes,” he said. “It’s certainly not a bad thing, because Mexico is a country that’s passionate about football, and if you then have another small, young superstar like Gilberto Mora, interest in the Bundesliga in Mexico could grow again as well.”

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A possible transfer would not be straightforward, however. Just days before the start of the World Cup, Mora extended his contract with Club Tijuana until the end of 2029. The club did say, however, that the deal includes a specially drafted release mechanism for a potential move to Europe. Broadcaster ESPN also reported on corresponding clauses.

Agent reportedly has a clear asking price

According to Transfermarkt, the attacking player’s market value is around €10 million. However, the fee being demanded is likely to be significantly higher: according to Transfermarkt expert Osvaldo González Camacho, agent Rafaela Pimenta is expected to want at least €18 million. Camacho also described Mora as one of the biggest talents in Mexican football.

After the World Cup, interest from Europe’s top clubs in the youngster is likely to keep growing. Matthäus, in any case, counts him among the tournament’s biggest discoveries: “He was one of the young players who impressed me.” Whether BVB will actually make a serious move remains unclear for now.

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