The promise that Xavi Hernandez made to Lamine Yamal to prevent him from joining Paris Saint-Germain
Few players are better to watch in the world today than Lamine Yamal, as he explores his footballing ability and adds new tricks and skills to his game this season, now a regular starter for Barcelona. Therefore, Barcelona fans have Xavi Hernandez to thank
According to MDit was his intervention that made a major difference when Lamine Yamal was courted by Paris Saint-Germain. President Joan Laporta publicly said he rejected a €250m bid earlier this year, but the 17-year-old was never close to heading to the Parc des Princes this summer.
However last year, first Yamal plates had turned 16 and signed his first professional agreement, PSG turned his head with a major offer. Xavi spoke with Lamine Yamal and explained that if what motivated him was to stay in Barcelona, then he would make sure he made his debut in the first team. In exchange, he would sign his first professional deal with the club, which he did two summers ago.
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The agent Ivan de la Pena also did his part to ensure that Lamine Yamal stayed at the club, and it is noted, in quotes, that it was only after his current representative Jorge Mendes “convinced” the teenager's parents to sign with him. .
Mendes has a strong relationship with Barcelona and Laporta, but it is also the case with PSG and its Sporting Director Luis Campos. Ultimately, as an agent, it is beneficial for their clients to move, since they often receive a percentage. For a while at least, it looks like Barcelona have Lamine Yamal locked up now.
