PSG not pursuing Lamine Yamal, deal denied
Fabrice Hawkins confirmed that PSG has not given the green light to Lamine Yamal; the contract until 2031 and the 1 billion Euro clause make the deal go against Enrique - Campos' plan.
Paris Saint-Germain are not pursuing Lamine Yamal at the moment. Sky Sports journalist Fabrice Hawkins confirmed on the Aliotalk podcast that neither Luis Enrique nor Luis Campos have “given the green light” to sign the Barcelona talent. Given that Yamal has extended his contract until June 2031 and has a €1 billion release clause, the transfer scenario is almost impossible.
PSG denies pursuing Lamine Yamal
In recent days, social media has been abuzz with reports that PSG — with the backing of Qatari owners — wants to bring Lamine Yamal to Parc des Princes. Journalist Romain Molina even mentioned the “close connection” between Jorge Mendes, Yamal’s agent, and decision-makers in Qatar.
However, Fabrice Hawkins has completely denied it. He emphasized that the internal direction in Paris has not changed: "What I can confirm for sure is that at PSG today, neither Luis Enrique nor Luis Campos have given the green light for the arrival of Lamine Yamal."
PSG's sporting strategy and the 1 billion Euro barrier
According to Hawkins, pursuing Yamal at this time goes against PSG’s new sporting policy: prioritizing building a balanced squad, promoting mature players and internal development, instead of rushing into superstar deals. He added that if “Yamal was really wanted, the cost would exceed 200 million Euros”, a price that does not fit with the current plan.
From Doha, Qatar’s elite continue to express their admiration for Yamal. A close source revealed: “We want him, no matter what happens, we will need him one day.” However, the decision belongs to the Enrique - Campos duo, and they are sticking to the set path.
Strategic perspective: why Enrique - Campos said no
The message from Paris is clear: don’t disrupt the structure of the plan for a star — even if it’s Lamine Yamal, who just won the Silver Ball at the age of 18. With a contract until June 2031 and a €1 billion release clause, Barcelona have an almost impenetrable “shield”. In the grand scheme of things, spending more than €200 million on a single deal would go against the logic of optimizing the squad.
On the pitch, PSG focuses on stabilizing its personnel and continuing to nurture a young development axis like Zaire-Emery or Barcola. The problem that Enrique - Campos solves is maintaining long-term balance, instead of creating a shock in the transfer market.
Key numbers
- Lamine Yamal's contract with Barcelona: until June 2031
- Release clause: 1 billion euros
- Fabrice Hawkins' assessment: the cost of acquiring Yamal will exceed 200 million euros
- Notable personal achievement: Yamal won the Silver Ball at the age of 18
Impact and message
For Barcelona, the future framework is preserved if Yamal stays long-term. For PSG, “staying out” affirms the consistency of the current project: prioritizing squad balance and developing available resources rather than pursuing an expensive and risky “blockbuster”. Hawkins concludes: with the above price and current direction, the Yamal deal is “almost impossible”.
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