Manchester United are ready to accept offer from Barcelona for Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford with huge money involved for the club to be able to clear debts.
At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal has already made a significant impact this summer, playing a vital role in Spain’s triumph at Euro 2024. His stellar performances on the international stage have only enhanced his reputation, which he has been building at his boyhood club, Barcelona.
With a bright career ahead of him, Yamal’s recent remarks about his ideal future teammate caught many off guard.
In a recent interview with the Spanish radio show *Radioestadio Noche*, Yamal was asked which footballer he’d most like to play alongside. Without hesitation, he named Manchester Cityâs star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne as his dream teammate.
This declaration thrilled Manchester City fans, who were quick to imagine the potential partnership between Yamal and De Bruyne.
De Bruyne, famous for his playmaking skills and ability to set up strikers like Erling Haaland, became the focus of excited speculation. Fans flocked to social media, eager to discuss how Yamal could fit into Manchester City’s lineup in the future.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) visualized the dream combination: “KDB and Yamal feeding passes to Haalandâheâd be scoring hat-tricks every game!” Another commented, “Picture KDB linking up with Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, and Haalandâunstoppable.”
Some fans even went as far as urging Yamal to make the move to Manchester, with one posting: “Come to City! Foden can shift to central midfield, and with KDB, we’d be unstoppable.” Another fan humorously suggested: “Swap Nunes for Yamalâitâs a win-win for both City and Barca!”
However, despite the buzz among City supporters, Yamal seems unlikely to leave Barcelona anytime soon. The Catalan club secured his future with a new contract in October 2023, extending his stay until at least 2026. The deal also includes an astronomical release clause of âŹ1 billion ($1.05 billion), making any transfer highly improbable in the near future.
For now, Yamal remains dedicated to Barcelona, where his talent continues to impress the clubâs leadership. Former Barcelona manager Xavi has been particularly vocal in his praise for the young star, noting Yamalâs exceptional maturity.
“Lamine is incredibly calm and mature for his age,” Xavi remarked. “Heâs humble, responsible, and fully understands the magnitude of his role. He has the potential to define an era at Barcelona.”
As Yamal’s career unfolds, fans are left to wonder what lies ahead for this prodigious talent. While the dream of him partnering with Kevin De Bruyne might be far off, itâs evident that Yamalâs future is full of promise, whether he remains at Barcelona or explores new horizons elsewhere.