Man City’s €275 m Yamal bid shatters records—teen reportedly replies: “I’m staying at Barça.”
- The offer: City tabled a world‑record €275 million for 17‑year‑old Lamine Yamal, eclipsing Neymar’s €222 million fee.
- Yamal’s reaction: Spanish reports say the winger answered with seven words that effectively rejected the move, signalling total commitment to Barcelona.
- Why it matters:
- City’s bid shows top clubs now spend mega‑fees on prodigies, not just established stars.
- Cash‑strapped Barça must weigh the huge windfall against losing their brightest academy gem.
- What’s next: Unless Barcelona crack under financial pressure, City may have to abandon the chase and hunt elsewhere for the next big thing.
