Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s teenage sensation, has reportedly attracted a staggering €250 million transfer offer from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Former president Joan Laporta confirmed the club turned down the world-record bid to retain the 17-year-old’s services.
Sporting Vision Outweighs Massive Cash Offer
PSG targeted Yamal following Kylian Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid, hoping the youngster could replace their departing star immediately.
Despite Barcelona’s financial struggles, Laporta and the board deemed Yamal “untouchable,” valuing his long-term sporting and commercial potential above immediate cash.
The offer would have surpassed Neymar’s €222m move in 2017, which remains the world-record fee. Critics questioned Barcelona’s decision to reject the deal.
Since then, Yamal has excelled, starring for Spain in Euro 2024 and becoming a symbol of the post-Messi era at Camp Nou.
The club continues to emphasize retaining homegrown talents from La Masia, with other stars also attracting interest from Europe’s elite sides.
Yamal has helped Barcelona achieve a domestic treble under Hansi Flick, finishing runner-up in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings, reports GOAL.
Barcelona now faces crucial La Liga and Copa del Rey fixtures, including a semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, aiming to overturn a 4-0 aggregate deficit.
The club’s stance signals determination to build around its young core, refusing to be swayed by nine-figure offers from state-backed rivals.
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