Barça’s talented star declares it frankly: He does not want to be a replacement for Lamine Yamal, and Manchester City and Arsenal are offering him to leave

The competition for places in Barcelona’s attack is at its peak, with Robert Lewandowski, Rafinha Diaz, and Lamine Yamal seemingly secure in their positions. In particular, Yamal has demonstrated his irreplaceability during his absence, which highlighted the team’s struggles without him, as his injury hindered their performance.

Hansi Flick has made it clear that as long as Yamal is available, he will play every match, as no one else can fulfill his role. His maturity and character, despite being only 17 years old, have made him one of the team’s standout attackers and a key figure at Camp Nou, pushing other forwards into secondary roles.

This includes Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, and Pau Victor, who may have to accept playing in less significant matches or take on substitute roles. While there are players in the reserve team and La Masia academy eager for their chance, it seems unlikely that they will be promoted to the first team anytime soon.

Additionally, Dani Rodriguez, a highly talented young player, has been identified as someone with the potential to play for the first team. Despite recovering from a serious injury that kept him sidelined for months, he has impressed in the reserve team, becoming one of its top strikers. With only 59 minutes played in La Liga across two matches, he has scored three goals, showcasing his readiness to step up.

Dani turned down offers from major clubs during the summer but has stated that he may consider leaving if he doesn’t receive the opportunities he expects under Flick. Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Athletic Bilbao are among the clubs still interested in him, leaving Dani to contemplate his future if his situation doesn’t change.