Al Ittihad is interested in Rodrigo Mora and is willing to pay his release clause of 70 million euros, according to transfer market journalist Sacha Tavolieri. However, the financial decision-makers at Al Ittihad have reservations about the investment, as FC Porto will only agree to the transfer if the release clause is met. Despite this, Mora is a clear target for Domingos Soares de Oliveira, CEO of Al Ittihad. Mora is currently 18 years old and is seen as a potential fit for one of the two under-21 foreign player slots at the club.

A Bola has reported that the negotiations between FC Porto and the Player Acquisition Centre of Excellence (PACE), which is associated with Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund and the League, for Al Ittihad's acquisition of Rodrigo Mora are currently at a standstill. The investment needed is 70 million euros, matching the player's release clause. Domingos Soares de Oliveira, the CEO of Al Ittihad, supports moving forward with the transaction, but the Executive Committee (ExCom) and the Board, which includes members of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and other representatives, are not entirely in agreement about acquiring the Portuguese attacking midfielder. The lack of assurance that the 70 million euros investment in Rodrigo Mora will provide financial returns in the short to medium term is causing a delay in finalizing the deal.

A Bola reports on the renewed efforts by Al Ittihad to sign Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto. Al Ittihad, supported by the Public Investment Fund, has renewed its efforts to sign Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto. They are getting closer to meeting FC Porto's expectations, who have always pointed to the release clause value of 70 million euros. Recently, FC Porto rejected a 50 million euro offer from Al Ittihad. The president André Villas-Boas also refused to pay a 10% commission on the deal. The situation is dynamic and could be resolved soon.

Rodrigo Mora, an 18-year-old wonderkid from Porto, has agreed to leave his boyhood club for Al-Ittihad. The agreement comes after his release clause was reduced from €100 million to €70 million, attracting interest from Saudi clubs. Al-Ittihad is reportedly looking to pay slightly more than the release clause to secure better payment terms. Mora has already agreed to terms with the club, which is likely offering a substantial financial package. His decision is also influenced by the new Porto manager, Francesco Farioli, who does not have a place for Mora in his side.