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The great moment that Gilberto Mora is experiencing with Club Tijuana and the Mexican National Team has sparked the interest of several European teams, who have set their sights on the youngest player of the 2026 World Cup. However, Mora's dream of flying to the Old Continent could be hampered by a FIFA rule that would prevent him from leaving. Find out what this regulation, which would clip the wings of the 17-year-old, consists of.
For some time now, Gilberto Mora has sparked the interest and curiosity of thousands of fans and sports analysts due to his technical ability, tactical maturity, vision of the game, and individual technique. That is why now that the 2026 World Cup has begun, millions of Mexicans are closely following the young player and placing their hopes in him to continue advancing in the competition.
¿Por qué Gilberto Mora no podría emigrar a Europa?
The answer has nothing to do with his footballing level or lack of offers, but rather with a rule in the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, which limits international transfers of minor football players.
"Morita," as he is affectionately called by Mexican fans, is just 17 years old, so any international transfer must comply with the rules established by FIFA to protect underage football players.
Article 19 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players establishes, as a general rule, that international transfers of players under 18 years of age are prohibited, except for some very specific exceptions.
This means that, even if a European club wants to sign him, the operation might not be authorized if it does not meet the requirements set forth by FIFA.
¿Entonces Gilberto Mora no puede ir a Europa?
Not necessarily. The rule does not mean that he is forbidden from playing in Europe permanently, but rather that his transfer could be postponed until he turns 18, unless he fits into one of the exceptions provided by FIFA. Gilberto Mora turns 18 on October 14th.
¿Qué equipos quieren a Gilberto Mora?
Various press reports have linked the Mexican midfielder to clubs in the main European leagues. Among the teams that have been associated with the player are:
- Manchester United
- Real Madrid
- Chelsea
- Napoli, entre otros.
So far, none of these clubs has officially confirmed an offer or an agreement with Club Tijuana.
¿Cuándo podría jugar en Europa?
Gilberto Mora could complete an international signing once he turns 18, provided there is an agreement between the buying club, Club Tijuana, and the player himself. In the meantime, the young Mexican can continue to develop in Liga MX and continue to spark the interest of European teams.
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