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Laporta reveals a €250 million bid turned down by Barça

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Despite an extraordinary offer estimated at €250 million, FC Barcelona refused to let go of their young sensation Lamine Yamal to Paris Saint-Germain. The news was revealed by the Catalan club president, Joan Laporta, who confirmed that the player was not for sale, even though he was only seventeen at the time of the Parisian approach.

Laporta reveals a historic offer for Yamal, Barça slams the door shut

In a statement given to the platform "Jijantes FC," Laporta explained that the club never considered opening negotiations. Convinced of the talent and immense potential of the Spanish winger, Barcelona's management chose to prioritize their sporting project over financial gain, despite the staggering sum on the table.

PSG, for their part, were looking to build for the future after Kylian Mbappé's departure to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024. Nevertheless, Barça's stance was clear and unwavering, shutting down any chance of discussions.

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Meanwhile, Joan Soler, a former board member, asserted that FC Barcelona remains capable of pulling off major transfers, citing the likes of Julián Álvarez and Erling Haaland as examples. He emphasized that the club can structure such deals by spreading payments over the duration of player contracts.Finally, Soler pointed out that signing a centre-forward is among the club's top priorities, given the uncertainties surrounding Robert Lewandowski's future. According to him, the current management has managed to get the club's finances back on track and restore stability.