Joan Laporta has outlined a strategy to ensure a repeat of the Messi departure does not happen with rising star Lamine Yamal.
Messi’s exit from Barcelona in 2021, caused by salary cap issues and the club’s financial limitations, remains a painful memory for fans. Laporta is determined not to let Barcelona lose another key player like Yamal in a similar manner.
To secure Yamal’s future, Laporta is taking swift action to offer a contract renewal and salary increase that acknowledges his importance to the team.
The aim is to avoid the long, uncertain negotiations that characterized Messi’s departure and to ensure Yamal feels valued and committed to his growth at Barcelona.
At just 16 years old, Yamal is already one of the brightest talents in world football. His impressive skills and maturity have made him essential to Barcelona’s long-term plans, and the club is focused on nurturing both his development and his confidence in the management’s commitment to his future.
Unlike Messi, Yamal will be offered a clear, supportive path to becoming a central figure in the team.
