A recent report has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain is willing to pay a world-record transfer fee to sign Lamine Yamal from Barcelona. Yamal, who is not even 17 years old yet, had an impressive 2023/24 season with Barcelona, scoring seven goals and providing ten assists in 50 games for the senior team. His excellent form continued at the international level, making him one of the standout players at Euro 2024 with Spain.
According to Joan Laporta, Barcelona’s president, an unnamed club offered €200m for Yamal earlier in the year. The mystery bidder was later identified as PSG, who are reportedly still interested in signing the young talent as they search for a successor to Kylian Mbappe. Although Paris Saint-Germain is willing to pay €250m for Yamal, this significant sum may not be enough to convince Barcelona to sell him.
Despite their financial struggles, Barcelona has declared Yamal as ‘untouchable’ and has no intentions of selling him. The club needs funds to continue operating at their current level but is adamant about keeping the talented youngster. In 2017, Barcelona faced a similar situation when PSG paid a world-record fee of €222m for Neymar, triggering his release clause. However, Yamal’s contract with Barcelona includes a release clause set at an astronomical €1bn far beyond what PSG is willing to pay.
Yamal’s agent Jorge Mendes is pleased with the club’s development plans for him and believes he will continue growing in his career at Barça. The youngster is content at Barcelona and eager to continue playing alongside some of the best players in the world.
In conclusion, while Paris Saint-Germain may offer a world-record transfer fee for Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, it remains uncertain if this will be enough to convince them to sell him or if he will remain at his current club despite their financial struggles.