Real Madrid Monitoring Teen Prospect Gilberto Mora, Holding Off on Immediate Bid
The club plans a World Cup evaluation of the Mexico prospect before deciding on any offer.
Overview
- Diario AS reports Real Madrid are tracking Mora closely but do not intend to move now, preferring to judge him after a major tournament in 2026.
- Mexico coach Javier Aguirre plans to include the 17-year-old in the 2026 World Cup squad, providing the stage Real Madrid want to assess him.
- Mora stood out at the U-20 World Cup with three goals and two assists in five matches, accelerating elite-club interest.
- Ignacio Ruvalcaba, Tijuana’s academy director, says Mora’s dream is to play for Real Madrid, though his camp is keeping options open.
- Spanish reports suggest a possible fee near €17 million, but the figure remains unconfirmed and dependent on his continued progress.