Porto’s prodigy Rodrigo Mora: the next superstar of European football?

The 18-year-old schemer has a €70m (£59.5m) release clause but Europe’s top clubs may regard that as money well spentRodrigo Mora turned 18 on Monday but plays with the poise of a seasoned professional. Porto’s new wonderkid drifts between the lines, picks passes others do not see and finishes with elegance. His flair for unlocking defences – whether through goals, assists or sheer intelligence – has caught the attention of the super agent Jorge Mendes, who is guiding the midfielder’s career.“He sees the game like no one I’ve ever coached,” says Nuno Pimentel, the former Porto under-15 manager. Pimentel, who worked with Mora in the 2021–22 season and now coaches in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr’s youth teams, vividly recalls what set Mora apart. Continue reading...

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