Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are reportedly preparing a tempting offer to sign Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old FC Barcelona sensation, with a fee that is expected to surpass the world record of 222 million euros set by Neymar’s transfer from Barcelona to Barcelona. PSG in 2017.
According to Fichajes, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi sees Yamal as the ideal cornerstone for the club’s new era at the Parc des Princes. The teenager’s technical ability, frenetic pace and creativity have caught the attention of manager Luis Enrique, who previously managed Barcelona and is said to be keen to reunite with the Spanish prodigy.
“Yamal embodies its style and spirit PSG must dominate Ligue 1 and compete at the highest levels in Europe,” a club source was quoted as saying.
Despite the French club’s ambitions, a deal appears highly unlikely. Yamal recently extended his contract with Barcelona until June 2031, with a staggering €1 billion release clause, a figure clearly designed to fend off any potential suitors.
Barcelona were firm on their position. A club official commented: “Lamine is not for sale for 230 million euros or 500 million euros. He is the soul of this team.”
Yamal, born in 2007, quickly became the face of the post-Messi generation at Camp Nou. After an exceptional season, he has already recovered The League, King’s CupAND Spanish Super Cup trophies. Widely seen as the “Messi of the new era”, Yamal represents not only talent but identity, the pure DNA of Barcelona football.
At this point the young winger showed no desire to leave. Reports indicate that he is happy with his role at Barca and inspired by the project built around him.
Still, PSG they should persist. Insiders say the French giants may be trying to influence Yamal through its representatives, using astronomical salary packages and bonuses to turn heads.
This bold move has passed PSG – regardless of its outcome – reaffirms its position as one of the few clubs in the world willing to challenge the status quo in football’s rapidly evolving transfer market.
Sources: Znews
