The Barcelona locker room is reportedly in turmoil due to the actions of young star Lamine Yamal. According to El Nacional, many Barcelona players are unhappy with Yamal’s recent attempts to influence the club’s sporting decisions. Despite his young age, Yamal has taken steps considered by some within the club to be overreaching, causing concern among the team’s internal circles.

The situation escalated when Barcelona pursued Athletic Bilbao striker Nico Williams. Williams, a close friend of Yamal’s on the Spanish national team, reportedly rejected several attractive offers to join Barcelona. After a meeting between Deco (Barcelona’s sporting advisor) and Williams’ representatives, Yamal posted a close-up photo with Williams on Instagram. This move was perceived as indirect pressure on the club’s management.

Yamal’s deliberate expression of his personal desires during transfer negotiations has heightened tensions in the Barcelona dressing room. In particular, if Williams joins, the futures of players like Raphinha and Ferran Torres could be jeopardized, which has caused dissatisfaction among some players over a young teammate interfering in personnel matters.

Furthermore, there are growing concerns within the club about Yamal’s growing influence. Although he hasn’t made any formal requests to club president Joan Laporta, the fact that a 17-year-old could influence significant decisions is considered a dangerous precedent. If not handled properly, Yamal’s growing power could threaten the team’s long-term stability.

On the pitch, Yamal has had an impressive debut season under coach Hansi Flick, scoring 18 goals and providing 25 assists in 55 matches, contributing significantly to Barcelona’s domestic record. These statistics underscore his undeniable potential, but the club’s leadership must carefully monitor the young star’s backroom influence.

Yamal and the Barcelona team are currently on vacation and are scheduled to regroup in July to prepare for the summer tour.