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Napoli has positioned itself as the main favorite to sign Gilberto Mora, the Mexican talent that has become the top desire of several major European clubs. The upcoming transfer market in the Old Continent will be quite active.
The Italian board plans to make an offer between 35 and 40 million euros to secure the transfer of the Mexican international after his 18th birthday, set for October 14th, surpassing the initial estimation of 20 to 25 million euros to set an absolute sales record in Liga MX.
Napoli's Offensive against Premier League and Bundesliga Competition
The 17-year-old midfielder signed with Club Tijuana in July 2024 and has a contract in place until 2029. With 13 caps and 1 goal for the Mexican national team, his progress has drawn direct interest from Liverpool in the Premier League, along with advanced negotiations by Borussia Dortmund and Benfica with his representation.
The bidding war includes Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona, who have scouts in the Mexican league but are behind Napoli's economic proposal.
Legal Conditions for Gilberto Mora's Transfer to Europe
FIFA regulations prevent the transfer from being formalized until the player reaches the legal age on October 14, 2026. This legal restriction sets the start of the 2027 winter transfer window as the first period for the player's inclusion in European football.
Napoli's board aims to finalize a pre-agreement with Club Tijuana's board in the weeks leading up to the deadline to avoid interference from competitors.

Napoli's leadership is outlining a financial package that includes a fixed 35 million euros plus 5 million euros tied to sporting achievements. The Southern club plans to include a 15% profit clause on a future sale to accelerate Club Tijuana's approval.
Italian executives believe this investment ensures the midfielder's arrival before the second half of the season begins. Napoli's representatives will hold a face-to-face meeting with Gilberto Mora's agency after his birthday in 2026.
If the financial deal between both clubs materializes, Napoli will secure the signing of the young Mexican player, who sees a move to Italy as a stepping stone to elite level football in the near future.
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