The 17-year-old dazzled as Barcelona fought to a thrilling 3-3 draw against Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday, further strengthening his case for Ballon d’Or contention—at least in the eyes of Rio Ferdinand. ..Continue Reading
A major factor in that discussion is Spain’s victorious European Championship campaign last summer, where Yamal played a crucial role.
Following the match, the young winger revealed to the media that there is one player he dreams of playing alongside in the future, and surprisingly, there’s a real possibility of it happening against all odds.
With Barcelona already securing the Copa del Rey and leading the race for La Liga, Yamal is eager to help his hometown club complete a historic treble this season.
During an interview with Spanish radio station Radioestadio Noche (via City_Chief), the teenager wasted no time in naming the player he would love to team up with.
“Kevin De Bruyne,” said Yamal.
Manchester City supporters naturally found excitement in the mere possibility of the duo uniting at the Etihad Stadium.
However, regardless of any potential mutual interest, Yamal’s staggering €1 billion release clause essentially rules out a move to City.
Now, with De Bruyne’s impending departure from Manchester, the prospect of two superstar players linking up at the Nou Camp becomes a fascinating possibility.
De Bruyne confirmed in April that his decade-long tenure at City will conclude at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
The 33-year-old Belgian midfielder is drawing interest from clubs across the globe.
His next move will play a crucial role in shaping the latter stages of his career, with lifestyle considerations also factoring in. He has been linked with Major League Soccer teams such as Inter Miami and Chicago Fire, while Saudi Pro League sides are expected to make strong bids.
Even Premier League rivals Aston Villa, along with his former club Wolfsburg, have emerged as potential destinations following his heartfelt announcement.
While Yamal does not yet wield the kind of influence Messi had in Barcelona’s transfer dealings, if the club values his opinion, it could set the stage for one of the window’s most unexpected signings.
