Report: Mexico National Team Phenom Drawing Interest From Real Madrid, Barcelona

Gilberto Mora has emerged as a standout player in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with his impressive performances drawing significant attention from top European clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid. His contributions, such as scoring three goals and providing one assist in the group stage, were crucial in helping Mexico advance from a challenging "group of death," including a notable brace against Spain that earned his team a point.

Barcelona is reportedly monitoring Mora's situation closely, having previously invited him to train at their La Masia academy last year to familiarize him with the club's culture. However, they are not alone in their interest, as rivals Real Madrid, along with Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United, are also keeping tabs on the 16-year-old midfielder.

Mora's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has confirmed that approaches have been made by clubs, praising his readiness to compete at the highest level, such as in the Champions League. She emphasized his natural talent, hard work, discipline, and passion for soccer, while also highlighting the need to protect him from excessive hype given his young age and potential to become a generational talent who could define Mexican soccer for the next two decades.

Any potential transfer for Mora will have to wait until he reaches the appropriate age, and he continues to focus on the U-20 World Cup, with Mexico set to face Chile in the round of 16.