At the 2024 European Championship, Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal rose to prominence with his stunning performances, becoming one of the brightest stars of the tournament. The 16-year-old forward not only set multiple records, including becoming the youngest player ever to appear and score in the European Championship, but also became a target for top clubs. With the summer transfer window open, a series of rumors about Yamal’s future began to circulate, with the most explosive one coming from EFE, a Spanish news agency.
According to EFE, sources from Barcelona’s top management claimed that Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain were extremely interested in Lamine Yamal, preparing an astronomical offer of €250 million to lure the young talent to their ranks. However, this report immediately caused a stir, with PSG vehemently denying it.
Official sources from PSG explicitly stated that the alleged €250 million bid was completely unfounded. The club had never made such an offer and had never engaged in any related negotiations with Barcelona’s sporting director Deco or the player’s agent Jorge Mendes. PSG emphasized that despite Yamal being highly regarded by head coach Luis Enrique and sporting advisor Luis Campos, this did not mean they would make such an extravagant offer, which would be the highest transfer fee in football history.
Meanwhile, sources inside Barcelona claimed they had indeed received the offer but firmly rejected it. Barcelona’s stance was unwavering, with sporting director Deco not even considering initiating any form of negotiation regarding Yamal’s transfer, showcasing the club’s appreciation for the young talent and their expectations for his future development.
It’s worth noting that the rumors about Yamal and PSG are not new. Over the past few months, Barcelona’s management, including club president Joan Laporta, have repeatedly stated that they have refused high offers for Yamal, although the specific amounts and origins were not directly attributed to PSG at first. This series of events undoubtedly highlights Yamal’s status as one of the most promising young stars in world football today.
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