Will Yamal leave Barcelona? Premier League heavyweights interested in generational talent

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal

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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal (Credit: Imago)

Will Yamal leave Barcelona? Premier League heavyweights interested in generational talent

Seye Omidiora 17:05 - 06.04.2025

Two Premier League giants are reportedly monitoring Lamine Yamal’s situation at Barcelona due to the Catalan club’s financial difficulties.

Manchester City and Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on Lamine Yamal's situation at Barcelona

As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Premier League clubs are aware that the Catalan club's financial problems could potentially make the 17-year-old available.

Yamal has quickly established himself as one of the best young players in world football, already achieving an impressive record of 20 goals in 93 appearances for Barcelona.

Lamine Yamal
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal (Credit: Instagram)

Could Lamine Yamal leave Barcelona?

However, the young Spaniard's current contract with Barcelona expires in June 2026, possibly making fans of the club nervous as the sensation has two years remianing on his deal. 

While reports suggest that Yamal's priority is to sign a new deal at the Catalan club, City and Liverpool are monitoring the situation in case he becomes available.   

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Nevertheless, the Spanish club are Barcelona are predicted to be in a stronger financial position this summer, while the player’s previous statements stating his desire to remain at the club for long, make an exit unlikely.

Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly interested in Yamal, with the French club willing to pay a world-record fee. However, Barcelona are not thought to be willing to sell the player at any price as per the report.   

What next for Yamal?

Yamal, who made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2023 at 15, should play in the Spanish club’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash with Borussia Dortmund.