Lamine Yamal’s $270 million Qatari bidder REVEALED by Joan Laporta 

Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed that the club rejected a massive $270 million transfer offer for youngster Lamine Yamal.

Lamine Yamal’s $270 million Qatari bidder REVEALED by Joan Laporta 

Joan Laporta revealed that he rejected a $270 million transfer deal for Lamine Yamal. (via Marca)

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta shockingly revealed that the club had turned down a massive $270 million bid for Lamine Yamal, this summer. Despite Laporta not revealing the identity of the bidder, there has been speculation that they were of Qatari descent. 

Lamine Yamal has seen his stakes rise over the past few seasons, since making his debut for Barcelona at the age of just 15. He also played a pivotal role in Spain’s 2024 Euro-winning journey. There have been various reports of the club receiving a massive $270 million transfer offer from a big European club for the talented forward. Some sources suggest that the unnamed club might be Ligue 1 giants PSG, who have been trying to find a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid this summer.

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These rumors have been confirmed by Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who recently stated that the club turned down the offer for the 17-year-old La Masia star. While also speaking on the club’s transfer policy, Laporta defended Barca’s decision to part ways with several players over the past few years, while denying that it was because of financial struggles. Moreover, he noted that players like Ousmane Dembele and Marc Guiu left primarily due to sporting reasons.

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A club came to me to sign Lamine for €250M and I said no.

Joan Laporta on Lamine Yamal (H/T GOAL)

Meanwhile, Yamal could have become the most expensive transfer in football history, had Barca accepted the massive transfer proposal. The young Spanish prodigy has a massive $1 billion release clause, which clubs will have to trigger to acquire his services. 

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Barcelona legend Deco backs Lamine Yamal to emulate Lionel Messi and Johan Cruyff at the club

Barcelona sporting director Deco backed Lamine Yamal to become a star at the Catalan club. Moreover, he also expressed confidence in the 17-year-old’s abilities, claiming that he could become a reference player at the club, as well. 

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Barcelona director Deco praised Lamine Yamal, and felt he could emulate Lionel Messi and Johan Cruyff at club. (via CNN)

Speaking in an interview with RAC 1 Radio, the former Barca player exclaimed that Lamine is writing history at Barcelona, while also adding that the youngster could reach the levels of club legends Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff or Ronaldinho. Moreover, Deco also praised the young forward’s decision-making skills, despite his young age. 

Lamine is writing his history at Barca. Like [Lionel] Messi, like Johan [Cruyff], or Ronaldinho did in their time. He has everything to be a reference player in his club.

Deco on Lamine Yamal (via RAC 1 Radio)

Yamal will be looking to win the La Liga title this season, having scored four goals and provided five assists in just nine matches in the league. The young La Masia prodigy is also among the front-runners to win the Golden Boy award this year.