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Inter Miami Targets Teenage Sensation Gilberto Mora to Play Alongside Messi
12 Oct
Summary
- 16-year-old Mexican winger Gilberto Mora shines at U-20 World Cup
- Barcelona and Inter Miami competing to sign Mora when he turns 18 in 2026
- Mora's agent Rafaela Pimienta, formerly of Mino Raiola, fields inquiries
As of October 12th, 2025, 16-year-old Mexican winger Gilberto Mora has been making waves in the international football scene. The versatile youngster, who can play on both flanks and through the middle, has been one of the standout performers at the ongoing U-20 World Cup in Chile, scoring three goals and providing two assists in four matches.
Mora's impressive displays have caught the attention of several top European clubs, with Barcelona leading the charge. The Catalan giants' scouting department has been closely monitoring the Mexican international, and the club's sporting management has his name underlined as a potential target. However, Mora cannot officially leave Mexico until October 2026, when he turns 18, meaning the transfer would not be possible until January 2027 for the European market.
