Barça's sports management already knows what it will look for in the summer transfer market. Deco and company will not only focus on talent but also on the continuity of each star in the culé sports project. In that context, Lamine Yamal has established himself as one of the club's most promising figures, both for his performance and his growing influence within the culé team.
Despite his young age, his weight in sports decisions is starting to become evident and the management is clear that Lamine represents a key piece in the new sports project. Therefore, his opinions do not go unnoticed, and in this upcoming market, the youth player has already made his preference clear. But on this particular occasion, there is no consensus in the upper echelons of FC Barcelona.
Lamine wants him on the team
According to the latest reports circulating around Barça, Lamine Yamal wants to share the attack with Nico Williams next season. The culé star considers him the ideal complement to enhance the team's offensive front: both have a special connection on the field and also off it. For the young winger, signing Nico would not only strengthen the squad but also bring energy, quality, and camaraderie within the locker room.
However, that desire clashes head-on with Joan Laporta's stance. The club president hasn't forgotten Nico Williams's rejection last summer, when everything seemed ready for his arrival and the player chose to stay in Bilbao. Since then, Laporta has made it clear that he doesn't consider his signing while he's in charge: he believes Barça's train doesn't pass twice.
The club seeks alternatives
Faced with the presidential veto, Deco and his team are working on other options to strengthen the first team's wings. Names like Marcus Rashford or Ademola Lookman are already on the agenda, although they don't generate the same internal consensus as Nico Williams. The sports management continues to look for a profile that combines dribbling, speed, and commitment, three qualities that the Athletic Club player does possess.
Even so, in the locker room, Nico Williams's name keeps coming up. Several young players, led by Lamine, see him as a stellar addition to the project. For now, the last word belongs to Laporta, but everything can change at any moment.