A world football phenomenon from a very young age, Lamine Yamal was quickly placed in the spotlight. A situation that is not always easy to manage when you suddenly go from shadow to light. If this sudden notoriety had no impact on the quality of his game, certain extra-sporting controversies appeared. His club decided to react.
According to an indiscretion from Catalunya Radio revealed this Thursday, FC Barcelona wants to help its player in his development, both on and off the field. And the Blaugrana sports management would work in concert with Lamine Yamal's entourage, in particular his agent, the famous Jorge Mendes.
The latter was in Barcelona a few days ago with several of his colleagues. The Catalan media indicated that his visit only lasted a few hours, but that much of this time was devoted to Lamine Yamal. The two men notably had lunch together “for almost three hours”.
Lamine Yamal not ready to accept all criticism
An exchange validated with Deco, the sporting director of Barça. Of the
“internal concerns” have been raised recently within the Barcelona house regarding the management of the Spanish international. The idea would therefore be to help and guide Lamine Yamal as best as possible in his daily life, so that he also adapts his behavior towards the club, the technical staff and even the locker room.
FC Barcelona wants to avoid any unnecessary controversy as much as possible, such as the recent one linked to the birthday of Lamine Yamal who called on people with dwarfism to host the party organized for his eighteenth birthday. For his part, and as reported in the show El Chiringuitothe player would understand and accept criticism about his clothing or hair style, but not about his investment and professionalism as a footballer.
