The advice of a legend
Gilberto Mora has become the great hope of Mexican football. His performances in the 2026 World Cup put him on the radar of European clubs and at the center of praise. However, Argentine Sergio “Kun” Agüero sent him a clear warning: not to lose focus.
In an interview with ESPN Digital, the former Manchester City forward recommended that the 17-year-old isolate himself from outside noise. “Let him continue in the same way and let nothing in his environment distract him from his objective. At 17 years old it is not easy to debut and be in the national team. He must rely on his family and not listen to nonsense from his surroundings, nor that they flatter him so much,” Agüero said.
The former Barcelona player insisted that technical quality is not enough. “He has to focus, surround himself with good people, be respectful and disciplined. That’s how they will want him on any big team. He is very young, he has a long career left. Being 17 years old on the Mexico national team is something very important,” he added.
The challenge of perseverance
For Agüero, the most complex challenge for the Xolos youth squad will be to maintain the consistency shown so far. That factor will be key when he makes his jump to European football, where the demands are greater.
Mora has earned the enthusiasm of the fans, but Kun remembers that the path is just beginning. Discipline and environment will be the pillars for the promise to become a reality.
