Man City Submits €275 Million Bid for Lamine Yamal – His Response Stuns Everyone

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.