Lamine Yamal is Barça's great star. At just 17 years old, he has become the team's most decisive player, the most unbalancing, and the most exciting. That's why, within the club, his contract renewal until 2031 is being celebrated as if it were the best signing of the summer.
Amid a complicated economic context, securing La Masia's brightest gem is a show of strength from Barça and a statement of intent.
A global phenomenon
However, Lamine Yamal's impact goes beyond the field. His talent, charisma, and youth have already made him a global phenomenon. He not only leads Barça on the field, but also off it.
He is already an attraction for sponsors, media, and, even more importantly, for other footballers. His presence in the locker room generates admiration and many players dream of sharing a team with him.
Luis Díaz wants to play by his side
In this regard, according to El Nacional, one of the main names who insists most on his desire to join Barça is Luis Díaz. The Colombian winger from Liverpool would be eager to land in Barcelona and form a duo with Lamine Yamal.
His entourage has already let Barça know that he would welcome a change of scenery this summer, as long as the club is willing to take the step. Luis wants a new challenge and believes he would fit in perfectly, where his dribbling and ability to break through on the left wing would complement Lamine's talent perfectly.
Barça also wants him, but Liverpool sets barriers
There is also real interest from the blaugrana club. Luis Díaz fits the profile of a pure winger that Hansi Flick is looking for, someone who can create constant danger and add depth to the attack. Deco has already marked him as one of the priorities if the economic conditions are right to pursue the signing.
However, Liverpool has no intention of selling him and, if they do, they demand a minimum fee of €80 million. In addition, at Anfield they consider Díaz a key piece of their project. Barça knows this, and although they haven't lost hope, they understand it will be a very complicated operation.