Mourinho rules out Real Madrid signing of Barcelona's Yamal

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed the possibility of signing Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, stating he has no intention of recruiting the teenage star because his current squad already contains the best players. The comments, made in an interview with Spanish television program El Chiringuito, effectively shut down transfer speculation linking the highly rated youngster to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mourinho acknowledged Yamal's exceptional talent but made it clear that admiration does not translate into a transfer plan. "He is a great player without a doubt, a young man with an incredible margin of progression," Mourinho said. "It is not normal at his age to be European and world champion, but we have a top squad, I would not make a hole for anyone. They are mine and mine are the best." The Portuguese coach reiterated his stance, adding, "I won't sign him. We already have the best players."

The remarks underscore Mourinho's confidence in the depth and quality of his Real Madrid squad. The manager's comments come as Yamal continues to be one of the most talked-about young talents in world football. The 19-year-old played a key role in Spain's 2026 World Cup triumph...