Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, has revealed that he turned down an offer of 250 million euros for Lamine Yamal, then aged 16, which would have made him the most expensive player in the history of football.
The FC Barcelona did not give in to the temptation to sell his prodigy Lamine Yamal for an astronomical sum. John Laportapresident of the club, revealed during an interview on Barça One that he had refused an offer of 250 million euros six months ago for the young winger.
At that time, the Blaugrana crack had not yet been crowned European champion with Spain. “ A club came to me to buy Lamine Yamal for 250 million euros and I said no“, confided the boss of the FCB, without revealing the identity of the team interested.
Lamine Yamal, soon the most expensive player in history?
This record amount would have made Lamine Yamal the most expensive player in the history of football, surpassing the 222 million euros paid for Neymar by PSG in 2017. According to several sources, including Croatian agent Andy Bara, the club interested could be Paris, even if the Ile-de-France club has denied this information. $
Currently under contract with Barça until 2026, Lamine Yamal continues to shine, with already five goals and as many assists this season. Joan Laporta mentioned a possible extension of the contract, accompanied by a release clause of one billion euros.
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