Laporta discusses Yamal's future

In an interview with L'Equipe, Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, spoke about the future of Lamine Yamal, the club's rising star, and confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has previously tried to sign him.

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PSG's interest in Yamal

According to Laporta, PSG has shown interest in Yamal and was willing to pay a large sum for his transfer. He mentioned that PSG once offered 250 million euros for Yamal when he was 17, but Barcelona refused the offer.

Laporta's stance on retaining Yamal

Laporta does not rule out the possibility of PSG making another attempt to sign Yamal in the future. However, he remains confident that Barcelona can match any financial offers due to the club's strong financial position and ability to pay its players well.

Laporta praises Yamal's talents

Laporta praised Yamal's abilities, calling him a genius with a unique playing style and a spectacular presence on the field. He emphasized that Yamal's contributions are essential to modern football and that the player has the ability to entertain fans with his skills and mentality.