Nobody at FC Barcelona expected it. In the last few hours, Joan Laporta heard the public offer from a European superstar: Jamal Musiala. He made this known in statements to SportBild. He indicated that his reference team as a child was the Catalonian one, with Messi being his great idol.
Jamal Musiala's contract with Bayern ends in 2026. Although there have been rumors about his renewal, he's been clear in stating that there are no updates regarding it. "Unfortunately, I can't give the fans a Christmas gift. There won't be any updates in the near future," the German began.
"All the parameters that influence this big decision have to be right for me," he pointed out.
Speaking about his love for Barça, Jamal Musiala stated: "It was my reference team, my favorite team. I had a Messi jersey. The midfield with Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets fascinated me. I could watch their matches over and over again. On the back of my jerseys, when I was a kid, Messi almost always appeared."
Jamal Musiala is the Bomb Laporta is Preparing: Hansi Flick Agrees
Jamal Musiala's contract ends on June 30, 2026 and this makes him a real bargain. The longer he goes without renewing, the more likely he is to wear Barça's jersey. Laporta is preparing a big transfer for next summer and has different names on the table, one of them being the German.
Jamal Musiala has the direct approval of Hansi Flick, the coach who made him debut with Bayern in 2020. The interest is real and mutual, to the point that he still hasn't reached an agreement to continue in Munich when everything seemed clear.
At the moment, Musiala's valuation far exceeds 100 million euros, but this price would be reduced next summer if he continues without extending his contract. With his contract ending in 2026, if he tells Bayern he wants to leave, they would have to sell him for much less than his current market price.
For now, Laporta remains calm, although it's true that Jamal Musiala is very appealing and his offer has arrived. The role of Hansi Flick could be crucial in tipping the balance; he wants him and is willing to cooperate. It's early, but this operation is gaining a lot of momentum in the offices of Camp Nou.