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December 27, 2024 at 4:44 PM

Barcelona Made Exception for Lamine Yamal's Development

Barcelona's senior scout, Xavi Villajoana, revealed that the club deviated from its standard policies to accommodate Lamine Yamal's unique circumstances, ensuring his optimal development within La Masia.

Barcelona Made Exception for Lamine Yamal's Development

Xavi Villajoana, a senior scout at Barcelona, disclosed that the club made an exception to its usual policies to support the development of Lamine Yamal. Typically, La Masia's residency is reserved for players living outside Catalonia. However, due to Yamal's specific socio-economic and family circumstances, the club believed that providing him with a more balanced and controlled environment was essential for his personal and football growth. Villajoana stated, 'We wanted him at La Masia, discussed it with his parents, and after careful consideration, they agreed. It wasn't easy, but we felt it necessary to bend our rules.'

Villajoana also expressed surprise at Yamal's rapid progression, noting that while the club recognized his immense potential, the speed of his adaptation to the first team exceeded expectations. He remarked, 'No one could have predicted such an explosive and swift development. We knew he had great potential and was different from others, but his quick rise and adaptation to the first team have surprised us all.'