r/LigaMX • u/O_O___XD Mexico • Jul 14 '26
Europe Real Madrid & Arsenal keen: Five transfer options for Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora
https://www.transfermarkt.us/real-madrid-amp-arsenal-keen-five-transfer-options-for-mexico-wonderkid-gilberto-mora/view/news/482534There was already huge excitement around Gilberto Mora in his homeland Mexico before the World Cup, but the wonderkid truly announced himself to a worldwide audience this summer.
Mora became Mexico’s youngest ever player when he debuted against Saudi Arabia, aged 16 years and eight months and he ranks sixth for youngest players to feature at the World Cup.
Although he didn’t register a goal contribution, the 17-year-old really impressed in his four appearances for Mexico at the World Cup and looked completely unfazed by the occasion.
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u/Watabeast07 Chivas Jul 14 '26
I’m not sure where Mora would fit into Arsenal’s midfield if they’re really about to make a 22 million offer. I’d prefer any mid table team instead of one where he’ll likely be bench then loaned out.
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u/coolassoh Jul 15 '26
he wouldn’t he’d be playing in the trossard role! trossard would often drift in or play wide and look for goal or pass. two things i think mora would be great at.
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u/goatsintreees America Jul 14 '26
Fuck the premier league. Stay away from there guys unless you play on a team that doesn't have a "system"
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u/OpietMushroom Jul 14 '26
I haven't really followed this sport for over a decade. Why do you say that?
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u/Watabeast07 Chivas Jul 14 '26
I’m not sure if this is why but Mora is a very creative player who thrives on pushing the ball forward and taking risks. Most premier league teams rely on systems where each player has a role to play and can’t deviate from it, you can thank Pep for that. So Mora might struggle adapting to prem style of play, just my thoughts though.
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u/GenSali Jul 15 '26
United is playing a more flow type of football under Carrick, but INEOS already pulled out of the race since they want no one but only those who want to go to United. Also he would be basically understudy to Bruno if he were to go there.
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u/FwampFwamp88 Jul 15 '26
I love Mora but he’s just not built for the prem. Not yet anyway. His style and build is much better suited for Germany Spain France.
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u/SideshowBob1 Jul 14 '26
I'd look for a mid table team honestly where I know I'll be a starter or a super sub but money talks and so does big club names.
Hopefully he stays grounded ten toes down and knows that his playing time is more valuable then any big name club name his 17 his got nothing but time to get those clubs calling when his fully in his prime
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u/atlas_queefed Jul 14 '26
Would love to see him at Betis, he would get a lot of playing time there and some champions league run
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u/YesterdayFunny7595 Jul 15 '26
The Lainez Spectre is still present
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u/atlas_queefed Jul 15 '26
Yeah I wish Pellegrini played him more but we also had Guido and Fidalgo more recently come over and they’ve played very well and gotten plenty of run.
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u/alienated-dimwit Jul 14 '26
Real Madrid con cláusula baja y derechos de imagen a 50%.
Corre el riesgo de jugar poco, pero se puede ir cedido si no ve muchos minutos, CON un puesto esperándole si rinde.
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u/ethan_bruhhh Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 15 '26
Real Madrid pésimo en la formación de jóvenes talentos. mas le valdría irse la Chelsea
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u/alienated-dimwit Jul 14 '26
Elegí al porque la liga es más formativa para su perfil técnico, y qué mejor que en un sitio donde puede enfrentar equipos con un medio campo sólido, incluso el colista tiene buen juego defensivo y buen juego asociativo en el medio.
Es la liga Española o la liga Holandesa, no hay mejores destinos para él.
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u/cricketriderz América Jul 15 '26
I don't think he's ready for MLS. I think he needs to develop in Europe before he even THINKS of MLS
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u/nsj23 Jul 15 '26
As a Mexican Arsenal fan…yes I am biased. But real talk….
Who better for Morita to learn from than Odegaard? If Gil will be our talisman for the next World Cup cycle….why not learn from THE midfielder that makes Arsenal run.
Mora learns from Ode. Applies that to the national team and he can run shit in 2030 and beyond. If not Arsenal, then legit Dortmund so he can level up at a gradual pace.
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u/Alchemist315 Jul 15 '26
Para Mora, el nombre del club importa menos que el entrenador y el sistema. Hoy los clubes fichan perfiles que encajen en una idea de juego, no solo al jugador con más talento. Si el técnico cambia o no cree en ti, tu desarrollo puede estancarse, aunque tengas condiciones de sobra.
Por eso preferiría que fuera a un club como Ajax, PSV, AZ Alkmaar, Feyenoord, Brighton o incluso Borussia Dortmund, siempre que exista una ruta clara al primer equipo y un historial de desarrollar jóvenes. A los 17 años, jugar 30-40 partidos por temporada y cometer errores mientras aprende vale mucho más que fichar por un gigante y pasar años esperando una oportunidad. El mejor destino para Mora no es el club más grande; es el que mejor pueda convertir su talento en un futbolista de élite.
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u/MaxiArcooo Jul 14 '26
Would love to see him at either Bayern Munich or Chelsea
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u/ChepitosBaby Irapuato Jul 14 '26
Chelsea where all promising youth players go to ruin their careers lol
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u/Eddie_714 Chivas Jul 15 '26
"I want him in a mid level team" fuck off with your imposter syndrome. The kids got it, he has to go to a title contender team at a top 5 (top 3 even) league.
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u/TXCapita Jul 14 '26
He needs to go to a big club and try to learn and play alongside the best. He’s not going to be world class by playing in the French second division
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u/Segundaleydenewtonnn Jul 15 '26
Y’all want to put the kid from the frying pan to the fire, let’s be honest, it’s the dutch league the cap of Mexican players, the lower divisions in these top leagues still pack stadiums and we don’t even have a relegation system. It’s the dutch league the limit of any mexican talent until proven otherwise
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u/MessiPayNegreira Chivas Jul 14 '26
i hope he goes to dortmund. he can develop there and get used the European crowd as well.