FC Barcelona has reportedly received a staggering offer of $219 million (€200 million) from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for their 16-year-old rising star, Lamine Yamal, as per MARCA, citing unnamed sources.
Yamal, who emerged from Barcelona’s esteemed La Masia academy, made his breakthrough into the first team at just 15 years old last season. He has since set numerous records as the youngest appearance maker and goalscorer for both club and country. Under the guidance of head coach Xavi Hernandez, Lamine Yamal has become a fixture in the Barcelona lineup and is a regular for the Spanish national team, expected to feature in the upcoming Euros.
PSG offer massive Lamine Yamal bid to replace Kylian Mbappe
According to MARCA, PSG is eyeing Yamal as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is set to leave the club this summer. The French giants are prepared to part ways with a substantial sum to secure Yamal’s services.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta was informed of PSG’s interest by Yamal’s agent, Jorge Mendes, during a recent meeting. Mendes detailed PSG’s eagerness to sign Yamal and the significant financial offer they are willing to make.
While MARCA’s headline suggests that Barcelona rejected the offer for Yamal, the club is reportedly undecided on how to proceed due to their financial constraints. However, it is believed that Barcelona is reluctant to entertain offers for Yamal, considering him and other academy graduates like Gavi and Alejandro Balde as the future of the club.
Despite the tempting financial offer from PSG, Barcelona values Yamal’s potential and the unique “Barca DNA” he possesses, which makes him indispensable to the club’s long-term plans. Thus, it remains uncertain whether Barcelona will ultimately accept PSG’s proposal, as they weigh the importance of retaining their promising young talent against their financial difficulties.
