Manchester City and Liverpool monitoring Lamine Yamal contract situation
Manchester City and Liverpool Eye Barcelona Prodigy Lamine Yamal Amid Contract Uncertainty
Manchester City and Liverpool may soon find themselves in a battle for one of football’s brightest young stars — Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.
Having burst onto the scene with Barcelona’s first team at just 15, Yamal has quickly become one of the most exciting prospects in the game. Now 17, he’s widely regarded as one of the top young players in world football. Though Barcelona are currently reaping the rewards of his talent, there are growing doubts about how long they can keep hold of him.
Previously linked with a move to PSG, Yamal is under contract with Barça until 2026. While the club intends to offer him a five-year extension when he turns 18 in July, financial limitations could delay that plan. Barcelona’s tight wage bill might prevent them from registering a new deal for the teenager at that time.
This situation has reportedly caught the attention of both Manchester City and Liverpool, who are said to be closely monitoring the situation — hoping for a chance to swoop in should the contract talk.
If Barcelona are unable to secure a new contract for Lamine Yamal, there’s a possibility he could leave the club by next summer. In such a case, a move to the Premier League could be on the horizon, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that both Manchester City and Liverpool are closely monitoring the young star’s situation in Catalonia.
However, hopes of signing the winger may be premature, as the likelihood of Yamal leaving remains very low. Despite ongoing financial constraints, Barcelona are expected to make the necessary adjustments to accommodate his new contract. Inside the club, there’s strong confidence that an agreement will be finalized by the summer.
Lamine Yamal would be a dream acquisition for any top European side, but for now, it appears he’s set to stay at Barcelona.
