Barcelona official Enric Masip has mentioned that the club management did receive a massive €250 million offer for Lamine Yamal made by one of the French clubs. The details of the offer remained secret. But football fans are now wondering which club has shown their interest in Barcelona’s star. Will we see Yamal playing in France in the near future? This transfer may influence the flow of the whole season and make predictions at GGBET even more complicated.
What’s Known So Far
Lamine Yamal is one of the most exciting talents in modern football. Over a few years, he has become a key player in Barcelona and the Spanish national team – no wonder he is now chased by the world’s top clubs. According to Enric Masip, the recent offer came from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Barcelona president Joan Laporta also confirmed that the French club offered €250 for the young star. The Spanish club doesn’t plan to leave their leading forward soon, so they had to deny the offer.
PSG failed to sign a contract with Kylian Mbappé who eventually moved to Real Madrid last summer. This made the French club look for possible replacements in the market. Yamal could be the perfect substitute for Mbappe. Considering the club’s financial capabilities, making such an offer could make sense.
PSG Denies Any Bid for the Your Striker
According to information from L’Équipe, PSG denied the rumors that were circulating in the Spanish media. The club didn’t make an offer of €250 million to Barcelona. Even though they might be interested in welcoming Yamal to their club, they simply can’t afford to spend much money on a single player. PSG has recently made a few purchases, so their budget for buying the leading striker happens to be quite limited so far.
The representatives of PSG confirmed that they made inquiries about the player during the last transfer window. But it is a normal routine. The club makes contact with different clubs to collect information about the best players. This wasn’t an exception last summer.
Over the last few years, Barcelona and PSG have had some tensions more than once. The Spanish club enjoyed a 6-1 win over PSG in the Champions League and then saw Neymar’s move to the Ligue 1 club after meeting his €222 million release clause. Lionel Messi also changed Barcelona for PSG after his deal expired. The French club also convinced Ousmane Dembélé to move to PSG from Barca. The Spanish club seems to be determined to get some revenge. Apart from fighting on the football field, Barcelona’s officials also take a chance to make some comments about their competitors. Were their words about the massive bid accurate or partially accurate? The fans of both teams and sports media can only assume.
Yamal’s Future in Barcelona: New Contract on the Horizon
Yamal’s stats speak for itself. The player hit 6 goals and made 8 assists in 16 matches. Barcelona lost two league games where Yamal didn’t play from the start.
The young striker has a two-year contract with Barcelona, ending in 2026. The deal has a €1 billion release clause. The contract can be prolonged as soon as the play turns 18 in July 2025. According to the recent report from Marca (h/t Le10Sport), Barcelona is ready to offer a huge contract extension to encourage the player to stay with them until the summer of 2030. The deal also includes a salary increase. The club doesn’t make such offers to everyone.
In recent history, the club made such an offer to Pedri, who has a release clause set at one billion euros. Is it fair? Or does it make any sense? Some experts say that this type of clause should be considered illegal. Such a clause should be proportional to the player’s salary, but not set randomly at the club’s convenience. Barcelona’s financial situation makes it hardly possible to offer Yamal such a significant salary increase in the future. But the situation can change at any moment. Barca fans will know more details in 2025 when the new contract is actually signed between the club and the player.
The teenager is currently recovering from an ankle injury, which might take a few weeks. His absence on the football field surely has an impact on the team’s performance. Nevertheless, the team is expecting Yamal to join the next matches in the Champion League.
Yamal Isn’t the Only Center of Attention
Barcelona is known for growing real talents. Messi and now Yamal are probably the best examples. However, Barcelona has more players who have become followed by other clubs, especially in the Premier League. Arsenal showed interest in Raphinha but eventually decided to sign Raheem Sterling on a short loan from Chelsea. Raphinha was also at the center of attention for Aston Villa, Man Utd, and Tottenham. The player eventually stayed in Barcelona, contributing to the team’s performance.
