A video published by FC Barcelona on its social media accounts has sparked significant controversy regarding young player Lamine Yamal. This comes after Barcelona announced last Sunday that they have extended the contract of the young Moroccan-origin player Lamine until 2026, confirming the inclusion of a release clause in the contract amounting to one billion euros, making it one of the highest release clauses in the world.
The Catalan club shared an extended video showcasing clips and goals of Yamal throughout various stages of his career in youth divisions, demonstrating that he is a promising talent in the world of football, according to Spanish media. The video stirred debate due to the text written by the club as a caption.
Barcelona's account stated, "Lamine Yamal is a Nasrawi," which sent the fans of Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr into a frenzy on the platform "X," with some realizing immediately that it referred to his full name, while others briefly speculated that it was an announcement of his departure from Barcelona to join "the world."
Barcelona considers the 16-year-old talent as "one of the most important players to emerge from (the club's academy) La Masia in recent years." Lamine Yamal (Lamine Jamal) was born in the municipality of Esplugues de Llobregat, located in the Catalonia region of Barcelona, and comes from an African-Arab family, with his father being Moroccan and his mother from Equatorial Guinea.
