Real Madrid moved discreetly, but decisively. Taking advantage of the showcase of Euro 2024, where Lamine Yamal excelled with the Spanish national team, the white club sounded out his entourage.
Florentino Pérez wanted to explore a signing that would have been a real bomb in Spanish soccer. The operation, however, didn't even get off the ground: Lamine was blunt. His dream is to succeed at FC Barcelona, and he didn't want anything to do with the eternal rival.
Real Madrid approached Jorge Mendes
The entity presided over by Florentino Pérez contacted Jorge Mendes, agent of the young star. The aim was to learn the details of his contractual situation and see if there was any possibility of approaching him as a minor.
Real Madrid, aware that these types of operations require getting ahead, explored the ground to see if they could repeat a move like Vinícius's or Rodrygo's. In this case, they encountered an insurmountable wall.
From the very beginning, Lamine Yamal's entourage made it clear that there would be no negotiation. The player, who has Barça tattooed on his heart, never considered the option of wearing white.
In fact, he didn't even listen to a possible financial proposal: his desire was and still is to succeed at Camp Nou.
Lamine Yamal isn't attracted to Real Madrid
Even though some media outlets close to Madridism insist that "Lamine's signing for Real Madrid is closer than it seems," the reality is very different. The player has recently renewed with Barça until 2030 and feels valued, loved, and a protagonist in the sporting project of the blaugrana club.
Nothing would make him happier than to succeed wearing Barça's jersey, as he has already made clear in several interviews.
Real Madrid's interest only confirms what many already knew. Lamine Yamal is one of the greatest talents in world soccer.
His impact at such a young age has caught the attention of all the major clubs, but his commitment to Barça is total. Neither Florentino nor the white money could make him change his mind.
Lamine is to be admired, not touched
In an era where loyalties are scarce and million-euro offers condition everything, Lamine Yamal's firmness is a breath of fresh air for Barcelona fans. He isn't for sale. He doesn't let himself be seduced.
Most importantly: he doesn't hide. His place is at Barça. Madridism, this time, will have to look the other way.
Lamine Yamal is to be admired, not touched.