Lamine Yamal is riding the crest of a wave and there’s not a footballer on the planet who wouldn’t love to play with him.
Lamine Yamalโs admiration for Kevin De Bruyneโand his dream of playing alongside himโhas sent imaginations running wild, especially after his explosive performance against Inter Milan. While a move to Manchester City seems virtually impossible due to his โฌ1 billion release clause, the prospect of De Bruyne joining Barcelona instead is a fascinating reverse possibility.
With De Bruyneโs future at City increasingly uncertain amid age, injuries, and rumors of a Saudi or MLS exit, a final European chapter at a club like Barcelonaโrebuilding with a talented new coreโcould be compelling. And for Yamal, the vision of supplying and receiving passes from one of the best midfielders of his generation must be irresistible.
Kevin De Bruyneโs impending exit from Manchester City marks the end of an eraโand the beginning of a high-stakes tug-of-war for one of footballโs most cerebral playmakers. With his next destination likely to be shaped by a blend of ambition, family life, and legacy, Barcelonaโs name entering the conversationโhowever faintlyโwould be a massive twist.
Though the Catalans may not be financial frontrunners compared to Saudi or MLS suitors, the allure of a final European adventure, mentoring rising stars like Lamine Yamal, and chasing one more Champions League with a rejuvenated Barรงa under Hansi Flick might appeal to De Bruyneโs footballing heart.
Whether Yamalโs admiration has any bearing remains to be seenโbut if Barcelonaโs board is paying attention, this could be the summer to make an audacious move.
