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Mora's Record Fee: Eighth-Most Expensive U19 in Serie A History, Could Reach Podium
·20 August 2026·1d ago

Mora's Record Fee: Eighth-Most Expensive U19 in Serie A History, Could Reach Podium

Source: Forza Roma

Roma have signed Rodrigo Mora, a 2007-born prospect, from Porto in a deal structured at €25 million up front plus 50% of any future sell-on fee, with an option for Roma to secure full ownership by paying an additional €25 million to the Portuguese club. The initial €25 million outlay ranks Mora as the eighth-most expensive Under-19 signing in Serie A history. Should Roma exercise the buyout clause and pay the extra €25 million, Mora would jump to third place on that all-time list, behind only Nico Paz (€66 million) and De Ligt (€85.5 million).

The 19-year-old wears the number 86 shirt and represents a significant investment in Roma's youth strategy. The deal's structure—allowing Roma to defer the completion fee while retaining a financial stake in any onward transfer—reflects modern football's creative approach to high-risk signings of teenage talent. Mora's potential move into the top three most expensive U19 signings would underline Roma's ambition in the market.

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L'operazione Rodrigo Mora può entrare nella storia del calcio italiano. La Roma ha acquistato il classe 2007 dal Porto per 25 milioni più il 50% della futura rivendita, che il club giallorosso potrà 'annullare' versando altri 25 milioni nelle casse della società lusitana. La cifra attuale dunque,…

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