Al -Malab newspaper – Spanish media reports detonated a loud surprise, when it revealed that Lamal’s rejection of Barcelona’s talent, for a huge offer of a European giant during the last summer transfer period.
The young adult born in 2007 had started his football career at an early age with the “La Torita” club, before moving to the famous “La Masia” academy for the Catalan club at the age of seven.
Juan Laporta, president of Barcelona club, had publicly spoke on several occasions about his rejection of huge offers to include Lamal from several clubs, most notably the French club Paris Saint -Germain.
The 17 -year -old striker, in his interview with the Catalan newspaper “Mundo Deportivo”, answered his question regarding the offer that was presented to him by the management of the French capital club Paris.
“First of all, I rejected the offer, because I was associated with a contract, and secondly because I think it is not possible for me to go to another club,” Messi said in his interview with the Spanish newspaper.
Yamal: I am a debtor to Barcelona with everything
The Spanish star added: “It is the only club that I played for him except for no Torita, the team in which I started. But yes, I owe everything to Barcelona, it is the place where I grew up. Since I was seven years old. “
Yamal concluded his speech by saying: “I do not think that someone doubts my personality as a fan of Barcelona and my deep love for this club. I have confirmed this since my first appearance, and I think things will be decided in the end. If the two parties want something to happen, it will happen, but I do not think that anyone can doubt In my feelings towards this club. “
Lamine joined the La Masia Academy from a young age, and drew attention with his exceptional talent. On April 29, 2023, he became the youngest player in Barcelona’s history to participate in a Spanish league match, as he was 15 years old and 290 days.
It is worth noting that the player chose to represent Spain, despite the possibility of playing for the Moroccan national team or Equatorial Guinea. He became the youngest player to score a goal with La Roja in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
