At just 17, Yamal has already had a memorable summer, playing a key role in Spain’s victory at Euro 2024. His success on the international stage has been complemented by his impressive performances for his childhood club, Barcelona.
With such a promising career ahead of him, Yamal’s recent comments about his ideal future teammate took many by surprise.
During an interview with the Spanish radio station Radioestadio Noche, Yamal was asked which footballer he would most like to play alongside. Without hesitation, he named Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City’s midfield maestro, as his dream partner on the pitch.
This revelation delighted Manchester City fans, who quickly began imagining what a Yamal-De Bruyne partnership could bring.
De Bruyne has long been renowned for his ability to create goal-scoring opportunities, particularly for players like Erling Haaland. Fans took to social media to speculate about how this combination could evolve if Yamal were to join Manchester City in the future.
One enthusiastic fan on X (formerly Twitter) envisioned the potential: “KDB and Yamal setting up passes for Haaland—my man’s getting hat-tricks every game!” Another speculated: “Imagine KDB with Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, and Haaland—unstoppable.”
Other fans went as far as suggesting that Yamal make the move to Manchester, with one posting: “Come to City! Foden can move to central midfield, and with KDB, we’d be unbeatable.” Another joked: “Send Nunes to Barcelona and bring Yamal to City—it’s a win-win!”
Despite all the excitement from City fans, the chances of Yamal making such a move appear slim at the moment. Barcelona recently secured his long-term future with a new contract signed in October 2023.
This deal keeps him tied to the club until at least 2026 and includes a staggering release clause of €1 billion ($1.05 billion), making a transfer highly improbable in the near term.
For now, Yamal remains firmly committed to Barcelona, where he continues to develop his game. His talent has not gone unnoticed by his club’s leadership.
Former Barcelona manager Xavi has been full of praise for the youngster, noting his maturity beyond his years.
“Lamine is incredibly composed and mature for someone so young,” Xavi said. “He’s humble, responsible, and fully aware of the position he’s in. He has the potential to define an era at Barcelona.”
As Yamal’s career unfolds, fans are left to wonder what the future holds for this exceptional talent. While the prospect of him playing alongside Kevin De Bruyne might be a distant dream for some, it’s clear that Yamal has a bright future, whether he stays at Barcelona or embarks on new adventures elsewhere.
