PSG plot audacious move for Spanish-Moroccan star Lamine Yamal despite €1bn Barcelona clause

Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal has become a top transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain, whose hierarchy reportedly believe they can lure him away from Barcelona despite his stated desire to remain at the Catalan club for life.

Yamal, whose father is Moroccan and mother from Equatorial Guinea, has quickly risen to global prominence as one of Europe’s most electrifying young players, becoming a cornerstone of both Barcelona’s future and Spain’s national team.

The 18-year-old winger has already drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi for his composure, creativity, and flair at such a young age.

According to French journalist Romain Molina — a contributor to The Guardian, The New York Times, and the BBC — PSG’s Qatari owners are determined to bring Yamal to Ligue 1.

Qatar Sports Investments reportedly views the teenager as the ideal future face of the Parisian club, with officials in Doha said to have made his acquisition a long-term ambition.

“They say, ‘We want him.’ It was decided in Doha: one day they will take him, whatever the cost,” Molina revealed, underscoring the seriousness of PSG’s pursuit.

Despite Yamal’s repeated assurances that he wishes to spend his career at Barcelona, PSG believe the club’s ongoing financial challenges could eventually open the door for negotiations.

Yamal signed a new contract with Barcelona last year that runs until 2031 and includes a staggering €1 billion release clause — one of the highest in world football — designed to deter potential suitors.

The teenager’s dazzling displays for both club and country have only heightened interest across Europe, but Barcelona remain adamant that he is untouchable.

Even so, PSG’s persistent interest suggests the French giants are prepared to test that resolve in the coming years, keeping alive one of football’s most intriguing future transfer sagas.