They already have a name highlighted in red. At just 16 years old, he has broken international records, made his mark on his national team, and has already trained at La Masia. His soccer inevitably brings Pedri to mind, and in the club's offices, they're already calling him "the new helm of the future."
His quality, vision of the game, and maturity at such a young age have attracted the interest of half the world. In recent weeks, he has made history: he has become the youngest player to win an international title. He even surpassed the record set by Lamine Yamal.
His breakthrough has set off all the alarms in European soccer. In Barcelona, they've been following him for months and have had him training at the Ciutat Esportiva to assess his adaptation. They're not the only ones: Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, and PSG also have him on their radar, and some have already approached his camp.
A strategic operation that recalls Pedri's signing
Barça already experienced something similar with Pedri's signing from Las Palmas. The Canary Islander arrived at the club at just 17 years old and, within weeks, won over coaches, veterans, and even Messi. Today, he is one of the best midfielders on the planet and the brain of the entire team.
The sporting management wants to repeat the move, this time with a Latin American accent. The idea is to close the deal as soon as possible, but there's an obstacle preventing faster progress. FIFA regulations prohibit players under 18 years old from moving to another country, so Barça will have to wait patiently.
Even so, the monitoring is constant. The coaching staff has received detailed reports on his development, his performance in official tournaments, and his maturity both on and off the field. In Mexico, people compare him to Andrés Iniesta for his intelligence with the ball, and in Barcelona, they believe the parallel with Pedri is no exaggeration.
Records, gold cup, and the future in Europe
Gilberto Mora has written his name in the history of the Mexican national team by becoming the youngest to play in—and win—a Gold Cup final. His performance was not just symbolic: he started, set the pace, and showed flashes of a great footballer. That day, he surpassed Lamine Yamal as the youngest player to win an international title.
He currently plays for Club Tijuana, but his future lies outside Mexico. All the giants of Europe want to sign him, and the bidding for his transfer promises to be fierce. Barça trusts it has an advantage after inviting him to train at La Masia, where he left an excellent impression among the youth coaches.
For now, everything points to his destiny being written... but it will be necessary to wait until he turns 18 years old. Barça's plan is clear: sign Gilberto Mora and turn him into the new Pedri before Chelsea, Real Madrid, or any other European giant does.