Confirmed, Lamine Yamal will put Barça's next signing to the test

Lamine Yamal has more than proven to be Barça's best player. Others like Pedri or Raphinha are close behind, but right now the superiority that the number 10 shows when he gets the ball and takes on his marker is truly unmatched. Within the Catalan club, they are delighted with his presence in the squad and that's why they renewed his contract on the very day he turned 18 years old.

Despite his young age, Lamine Yamal contributes a great deal to the team. His main strength is dribbling, although he also stands out for his ability to link up with teammates and his excellent vision of the game. He is a very complete winger, capable of getting past anyone who stands in his way.

Barça is well aware of the enormous potential that the number 10 has in his boots. For that reason, Deco wants to use all his talent to make the final assessment of a signing that he has been monitoring for weeks. Next week, he will play at Camp Nou and will have to go head-to-head with Lamine Yamal.

Lamine Yamal will grade Eintracht Frankfurt's star

Barça has included Nathaniel Brown, a 22-year-old left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt, on its list of targets. The left-footed defender is dazzling this season in the Bundesliga thanks to his physical display and tactical maturity. His growth has caught the attention of FC Barcelona, which is looking for competitive alternatives to Balde on the left flank.

Deco is studying his signing with the idea of checking whether Nathaniel Brown can become a starter at a club like Barça. To do so, the most reliable test will be to observe his performance against a world-class winger like Lamine Yamal. That test will come next December 9, when Barça and Eintracht Frankfurt face off in matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League.

Nathaniel Brown will have to pass the test if he wants to play for Barça

The duel between Nathaniel Brown and Lamine Yamal will attract all eyes. If the left-back is able to stop the number 10, his rating for FC Barcelona's board will grow exponentially. If he fails to contain him, the club could reconsider his position on the list of potential signings.

Nathaniel Brown fits the modern profile that Barça is looking for to strengthen the defense. He has speed, power, and an upward trajectory that has made him one of the revelations of the Bundesliga. His name appears in the reports of the sporting management, which is already assessing whether to pay the €60 million (60 millones) that Eintracht Frankfurt is asking for.

The figure is high and Barça won't make hasty decisions. Deco's intention is to check firsthand Nathaniel Brown's behavior against a game-changing talent like Lamine Yamal. The duel will serve to evaluate his defensive ability, his decision-making, and his composure under pressure.