Rodrigo Mora Signing Confirmed

Rodrigo Mora is moving to Al Ittihad, according to a report by Nacho Estrella Domínguez-Mompell on Fichajes.net. The 18-year-old Porto forward, who drew intense transfer speculation from European giants including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain throughout the 2025 and 2026 transfer windows, is set to leave Europe after the Saudi Arabian club triggered his release clause.

The Transfer Context and European Pursuit

Before the move to the Saudi Professional League materialized, Mora generated massive interest across the continent. Real Madrid also tracked the young forward heavily. Eloy Gámez reported in August 2025 that manager Xabi Alonso desired Mora to reinforce the Real Madrid attack, viewing him as a tactical option in case Rodrygo departed.

Additional reports from Raúl Cabrera Jiménez outlined multiple high-stakes bids for the player. Real Madrid prepared to activate his release clause in August 2025, while Atlético de Madrid evaluated a €70 million strategic investment for the future, according to Raúl Cabrera Jiménez’s December 2025 coverage. Agent Jorge Mendes also entered the picture, offering the player to Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez for a discounted €70 million fee, as detailed by Héctor Andreu in February 2026. Further intensifying the market, the Premier League entered the fray when Javier Parra Peña reported that Newcastle prepared a massive package in March 2026.

Financial Scale and Roster Impact

Despite heavy interest from Premier League and La Liga heavyweights, Al Ittihad secured the signature by meeting the player’s release clause.

Future Trajectory in the Saudi Pro League

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