Saudi club plan a blockbuster bid worth up to €300m
Barcelona could soon receive an offer football has rarely seen — Yamal the target
Saudi club Al Ittihad planning a massive bid for Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, with reports suggesting offer could reach €300 million.
Al-Ittihad target Barcelona’s rising star
Barcelona could soon receive one of the biggest offers in football history as Al-Ittihad are reportedly preparing stunning move for teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Saudi Pro League side have made the 18 year old their main transfer target and are ready to submit historic proposal worth up to €300 million.
The report claims Al-Ittihad see Yamal as the ideal player for their new sporting project, thanks to his talent, global profile and ability to attract international attention.
Saudi Club looking to strengthen squad
Al-Ittihad are eager to reinforce their team amid uncertainty over key players.
The club’s relationship with striker Karim Benzema reportedly become tense, with the Frenchman struggling with injuries, missing games and refusing contract renewal offer.
There is also speculation that winger Moussa Diaby could leave for Inter Milan increasing Al-Ittihad’s urgency to bring in new marquee player who can lead the next phase of their squad rebuild.
Barcelona unwilling to negotiate
Despite the reported interest, Barcelona have no plans to discuss Yamal’s departure.
The Catalan club consider him untouchable part of their future and are not expected to open any negotiations at this stage.
Yamal himself is also said to have no desire to leave Spain. He feels comfortable at Barcelona, is already a key figure in the first team and understands that his development depends on competing at the highest level in European football.
Yamal’s impressive season
Lamine Yamal remains under contract with Barcelona until 2031 and has enjoyed outstanding campaign in LaLiga.
This season, he has recorded:
- 8 goals
- 9 assists
- 18 league matches
Still only 18, Yamal is widely seen as one of the brightest young talents in Spanish football, combining skill, maturity and decisive output far beyond his age.
A New Saudi statement?
Saudi clubs continued to attract global attention with record-breaking spending and move for Yamal would represent another major statement.
However Barcelona’s firm stance and the player’s commitment make such transfer extremely unlikely in the near future.