With Six Matches Left in La Liga, the Copa Final on Saturday, and Champions League Semifinals, Flick's Barça Has a Chance to Win It All. The team has found a balance between tactical solidity and offensive freshness, something that seemed lost in previous seasons. The fans, increasingly excited, are beginning to believe that this season could be historic.
One of the main reasons for this Barça euphoria is, without a doubt, Lamine Yamal. The young winger has established himself as the best player on the team this season. At just 17 years old, he already has 14 goals and 22 assists, numbers of a true world-class star.
He Is the Future of the Club and His Renewal Is Agreed
Despite his early media explosion and the interest of major clubs on the continent, Lamine Yamal feels happy at Barça. He has said it publicly and shows it on the field match after match. His connection with the stands is special, and his commitment to the badge is unbreakable.
In this regard, the club has already reached an agreement with Jorge Mendes to extend his contract when he turns 18 in July. This renewal is a priority for the management, who trust in making Lamine a central figure in the long-term sports project. Calm prevails in the offices, and in Lamine's environment, there is full confidence that his future will remain linked to the club.
He Is Disappointed with the Latest Decision of the Management
However, not all news is good in the environment of the young Barça talent. According to 'El Nacional', Lamine would be disappointed with one of the club's latest decisions. Specifically, it would be Barça's refusal to attempt to sign Nico Williams next summer, a footballer with whom Lamine keeps a great friendship.
The newspaper Sport explained that the sports management considers that "Nico's train has already passed". The Athletic Club winger was seen as an ideal signing to strengthen the wings and provide imbalance, as well as facilitate Lamine's adaptation and well-being in the team.
Barça Prioritizes Other Positions
According to the same information, Barça would have other priorities regarding signings. The club prefers to strengthen positions considered more urgent, such as the right-back. In that area, Jules Koundé has been key, but he doesn't have a backup that offers guarantees.
The lack of depth there has caused the Frenchman to have to play everything, and that's why Flick would have demanded a high-level addition. Therefore, the sports management would prefer to allocate economic efforts to cover that need before undertaking offensive operations like that of Nico Williams.