Overview

• Bild and Sport Bild excerpts reported that Hasan Salihamidžić traveled to meet agent Iván de la Peña in 2022 after Bayern identified Yamal during talks initially centered on Gavi.
• Bayern proposed an arrangement reportedly worth around €5 million to secure Yamal once he turned 16, since FIFA rules prevented an earlier registration.
• Multiple outlets say the plan collapsed after Jorge Mendes took over Yamal’s representation and cut off Bayern’s talks.
• Yamal remained at Barcelona, debuted for the first team at 15 under Xavi, and has since emerged as a leading figure for club and Spain; some reports now list him among Ballon d’Or contenders this month.
• No official confirmation from Bayern, Barcelona, or Mendes is cited in the reports, which also note that Barça academy left-back Adam Aznou did join Bayern in 2022 before a later sale to Everton.