Xavi saves Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain’s tre.achery

Barcelona is having an excellent season, currently sitting at the top of the La Liga standings with 30 points, six ahead of rivals Real Madrid. This lead increased after Hansi Flick’s team delivered a decisive 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Clasico last week.

In a noteworthy development, “Mundo Deportivo” reported that former coach Xavi Hernandez played a vital role in keeping young talent Lamine Yamal at Barcelona despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain. At just 17, Yamal, hailed as the best young player globally, has emerged as a key player for Barcelona since last season, excelling under Flick’s guidance.

The report highlighted that PSG had targeted Yamal when he was only 15, and he was on the verge of signing his first professional contract with Barcelona at 16. However, PSG attempted to negotiate again, aiming to acquire him. Xavi’s timely intervention helped Yamal secure his first professional contract, thwarting PSG’s efforts. He also assured Yamal and his family of a place in the first team soon.

Xavi kept his promise, and Yamal has since become an integral part of the squad, shining as one of its standout players.