Barcelona Starlet Yamal Admits One Club Could Tempt Him Away from Camp Nou

Lamine Yamal, the 16-year-old Barcelona sensation, has taken the football world by storm with his dazzling performances for both club and country. Touted as one of the most promising young players in world football, Yamal is already drawing comparisons to legends and attracting interest from Europe’s biggest clubs.

But in a recent interview, the rising star dropped a bombshell that is sure to excite fans in Merseyside. Despite expressing his love and loyalty to Barcelona, Yamal admitted there’s only one club that could tempt him away from Camp Nou if the right time ever comes  and that club is Liverpool.

“Barcelona is everything to me. It’s my home, my dream, and where I’ve grown as a player and a person,” Yamal said. “But if I ever had to leave, there’s only one place I could imagine going  and that’s Liverpool.”

Yamal’s statement, delivered with both sincerity and humility, has caught the attention of fans and pundits across Europe. While it’s not uncommon for young players to admire top clubs, the directness with which Yamal spoke about Liverpool was rare especially for someone currently embedded in one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“The atmosphere, the history, the passion of the fans, and the way they trust their young players Liverpool has something special,” Yamal added. “It’s a club I’ve followed for a long time.”

According to sources close to the player, Yamal has long admired Liverpool’s philosophy of building with youth and creating legends through their own system something that aligns closely with what he’s experienced at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy.

It’s no secret that Liverpool have been monitoring Yamal’s progress. Scouts from Anfield have attended multiple youth-level and senior games, closely watching the winger’s development. The Reds are known to prioritize intelligent investments in young, high-potential talent, and Yamal fits that profile perfectly.

However, Barcelona have made it clear that Yamal is non-transferable. His current contract reportedly includes a release clause of around €1 billion, a figure put in place to deter any serious interest. The Catalan club views him as the future face of the team, and manager Xavi Hernández has already shown immense faith in the teenager.

Despite this, Yamal’s recent admission may raise eyebrows at board level. While he has committed his present to Barcelona, public declarations of admiration for another club are often the first subtle hints of a possible future move.

Liverpool fans have taken to social media to welcome Yamal’s words with open arms. Many are already calling for the club to begin planning a long-term move, even if it seems far-fetched today.

One fan posted on X (formerly Twitter):

“Imagine Lamine Yamal at Anfield in 2–3 years. We’ve got to make it happen.”

Another wrote:

“He sees what we see  passion, family, legacy. Let’s go!”

While there’s been no official response from the Barcelona hierarchy, sources within the club suggest they are aware of Yamal’s comments but are not concerned. The youngster is reportedly happy at the club, and his admiration for Liverpool is viewed as natural respect for a fellow European giant.

Still, the world of football is unpredictable. Personal ambitions, career timing, and sporting challenges can change a player’s path quickly.

Lamine Yamal remains firmly a Barcelona player and a proud one at that. But his openness about Liverpool may plant a seed for the future. As the football world watches his meteoric rise, one thing is now clear: if Yamal ever leaves Camp Nou, Liverpool will be first in line and with his blessing.