Europa Press, E-Noticies Lamine Yamal to Bayern Munich for $5M! Laporta's friend saves Barça
Barça's gem, Lamine Yamal, was close to leaving for Bayern until an unexpected move changed everything
Lamine Yamal has established himself as the best young player in the world and one of the greatest prospects in European soccer. His dribbling ability, vision, and maturity surprise even the most experienced players, as he is already a key piece at Barça. At 18 years old, Lamine has broken all kinds of records and has become a symbol of the future for the culé club.
Barça boasts of having at home a footballer who generates excitement and inspires international admiration. Lamine Yamal's numbers with his club and with the Spanish National Team place him at a level far above his age. That's why it's even more surprising how close he was to leaving Camp Nou for a negligible price.
They reveal the agreement between Lamine Yamal and Bayern Munich
In 2022, Lamine Yamal reached an agreement with Bayern Munich that could have changed his story. The German club was willing to pay five million euros for his transfer, a figure that now seems ridiculous. If it had been finalized, Barça would have lost its greatest present and future talent for a minimal amount.
Bayern Munich's executives saw a unique opportunity in Lamine Yamal. They trusted they could shape his career and turn him into a star under their discipline. However, even though the agreement was complete, Laporta's friend came to the rescue of FC Barcelona.
Jorge Mendes, the unexpected ally of Laporta
The situation changed completely when Lamine Yamal decided to sign with Jorge Mendes's agency. The Portuguese agent, a personal friend of Laporta, intervened directly in the operation. Mendes wasn't convinced about the transfer and chose to defend the interests of the player and the Catalan club.
His decision was firm: The best thing for Lamine Yamal's career was to continue at Barça, where he would get playing time and prominence. Laporta thus found crucial support to stop a deal that would have gone down in history as a serious mistake. Thanks to Jorge Mendes's intervention, the club kept its greatest diamond.
Soon after what happened, Lamine Yamal debuted with Barça's first team, thus definitively closing the exit door. Jorge Mendes played an essential role at that moment so that the fate of La Masia's gem remained tied to the club from the City of Barcelona. A decision that, in retrospect, may have marked a turning point for FC Barcelona and its fans.
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