""There are several reasons. "First, in the construction phase we are in, we have a player for the same position with similar characteristics named Lamine Yamal. It's obvious," he explained."
""However, can they play together? Yes, great players always adapt. The problem is that our priorities were not to strengthen that position.""
""If you have money to spend and you invest it in a player with the same characteristics, then you can't complain that you don't have enough players for other positions," he noted."
Barcelona monitored Estevao Willian at Palmeiras and received positive reports but ultimately did not pursue a transfer. Chelsea completed the move in 2024 for a €34 million fixed fee plus up to €23 million in add-ons. Barcelona already had Lamine Yamal occupying the same position with similar characteristics and judged that adding another similar player would not align with current squad construction priorities. The club prioritized addressing other positions and safeguarding the wider sporting project, noting that investing in a duplicate profile would limit resources for strengthening elsewhere and force difficult choices.
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