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Barcelona, Real Madrid closely monitoring situation of Mexican forward as he breaks record

Barcelona might be home to some of the world’s most talented young players, but that hasn’t stopped the club from scouring the market for more prodigies, who can represent a smart long-term invest...

Barcelona, Real Madrid closely monitoring situation of Mexican forward as he breaks record

Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Mexican forward Gilberto Mora, who has just set a new record by becoming the youngest goalscorer in Mexican national team history. At just 17 years and 347 days, the prodigious talent scored a remarkable goal in a 1-1 friendly match against Colombia, further solidifying his reputation as one of the finest young players in North America.

Mora has already caught the attention of European clubs, with Barcelona and Real Madrid specifically monitoring his progress in the hope of securing a long-term signing. Represented by agent Rafaela Pimenta, with whom both clubs have established strong relationships, the transfer process may be facilitated by this connection. Additionally, the commercial potential of a player of Mora's caliber in the Mexican market is a significant factor for the two Spanish giants.

Although Mora recently renewed his contract with Xolos de Tijuana, the move was likely strategic to pave the way for a lucrative transfer to European football in the future. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are eager to make the most of Mora's exceptional skills, but securing his signature will undoubtedly be a challenge given the high competition from other top clubs.

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