Fresh off a domestic treble, Barcelona should be celebrating. But behind the scenes, financial problems are creating uncertainty—and Paris Saint-Germain is ready to pounce.
Despite success in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa, Barça’s fragile economic situation is threatening their ability to hold onto key talents. One of the biggest concerns is 17-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal, whose contract runs until 2026. With top European clubs circling, Barcelona is struggling to meet the wage demands put forward by Yamal and his agent Jorge Mendes—demands they believe match the young star’s rising value.
Now, former Barça boss Luis Enrique is reportedly pushing PSG to act. According to sources, he’s made a direct appeal to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who is prepared to offer Yamal a salary that’s three times higher than what Barcelona can afford.
For PSG, Yamal represents a long-term investment—a player capable of becoming the face of the club as they look beyond their current stars. But for Barcelona, losing him would be a major setback both on and off the pitch. The club sees Yamal as a once-in-a-generation talent, and letting him leave would be seen as a sign of weakening control over their future.
The next few weeks are expected to be critical. Barcelona will try to secure a renewal, but with money tight and pressure mounting, there’s a real risk that PSG’s offer could prove too tempting for Yamal’s camp to ignore.
This developing story highlights the ongoing tension at Barcelona—between ambition and financial reality. If PSG is successful, it would mark another painful blow to the Catalan giants, and perhaps signal a broader shift in Europe’s footballing power dynamic.
