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Transfer: Very Good Player - Mourinho Speaks on Signing Yamal for Real Madrid

Mourinho called the Barcelona teenager a very good player, but said Real Madrid already have the best squad and will not pursue him.

  • Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho ruled out signing Lamine Yamal, dismissing rumors that Madrid might target the Barcelona winger despite his rising profile.
  • Having won the 2026 World Cup with Spain, Yamal is a leading candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, attracting widespread praise for his exceptional ability.
  • The teenager made 26 appearances in all competitions after helping Barcelona win the LaLiga title ahead of Real Madrid last season.
  • Fabrizio Romano quoted the Portuguese on Thursday as saying, 'I won't sign him. We already have the best players.'
  • Mourinho told Chiringuito that he already has the best players at Madrid, signaling confidence in his current squad despite Yamal's elite status.
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Real Madrid technician supported the Brazilian in the interest of Arsenal and assured that he would not trade any of his players for the end of Barcelona

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The white coach reviews the signing market in the second part of the interview in 'El Chiringuito'.

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"Barcelona is a great team, Lamine Yamal a champion, but we don't need it. I don't want to have it" (ANSA)

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Sportskeeda broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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