Lamine Yamal playing for Barcelona. Credit: FC Barcelona official website.

According to Spanish sources, the transfer bid made by Pep Guardiola’s team is valued at €275 million. If Barcelona says ‘yes’ to this huge offer, Yamal could become the most expensive player in football’s history.

Despite being just 17 years old, Yamal has already made a big impact in La Liga and international football. He impressed with his skill, game vision, and ability to decide matches. This season, the young star has already scored 13 goals and offered 19 assists, as Barcelona is leading the table in La Liga, four points above rival Real Madrid.

Yamal’s fine form has caught the attention of Pep Guardiola, with Manchester City now ready to invest a record amount to secure his future. Money apart, this potential move could be as well a smart one, as Yamal has the potential to develop into the best footballer in the world in the coming years.

However, the transfer is not simple at all. Yamal, born in Esplugues de Llobregat in a family with Equatoguinean and Moroccan roots, has a contract with Barcelona until 2026. The blaugrana club is already working for an extended agreement. Yamal also has a €1 billion release clause, so the negotiations are likely to be long and complex. But for the moment his future remains uncertain, and City’s interest could hasten Yamal’s decision.