How much Barcelona would sell wonderkid Lamine Yamal for — revealed

‎Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has been handed a jaw-dropping valuation of €400 million (£340m/$461m), according to a report by the CIES Football Observatory, making him the most valuable teenager in football history. The revelation underscores the generational talent that the Catalan giants have on their hands — and the price it would take for any club daring to prise him away.

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal valued at €400M by CIES — a record-breaking transfer fee that eclipses Neymar. Could he be the costliest ever?

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‎The valuation, first reported by BBC Sport, would obliterate the previous world-record transfer fee set by Neymar's €222 million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. Yamal, still just 17 years old, has taken world football by storm, combining technical brilliance with maturity far beyond his years.

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‎A recent contract extension with Barcelona includes a staggering €1 billion (£842m/$1.1bn) release clause, signaling the club’s absolute intent to retain the player hailed as Lionel Messi’s true heir.

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‎Rise of a Phenomenon

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‎Yamal's rise has been meteoric. He has already made over 100 appearances for Barcelona’s first team, won two La Liga titles, and played an integral part in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph — all before turning 18. His versatility, vision, and fearless approach on the pitch have made him a staple in Xavi’s tactical setup and a fan favorite across Europe.

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‎Set to inherit the legendary No.10 shirt, once worn by Messi and Ronaldinho, Yamal is on a trajectory few players can ever dream of. The CIES Football Observatory noted:

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‎"This extraordinary figure is linked to equally extraordinary performances achieved at an age — 18 in July — when most players, even the best, are just starting out at professional level."

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‎Barcelona's Stance

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‎With a valuation like €400M, Barcelona are unlikely to entertain any offers — regardless of interest from elite clubs across Europe. The club views Yamal as a cornerstone of its future, both competitively and commercially. His recent performances have only increased his importance within the club and for the Spanish national team.

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‎He is expected to feature in the upcoming Nations League semi-final against France, offering yet another opportunity to showcase why he’s the most valuable young player in world football.