Lamine Yamal is making waves again but this time it’s not because of his performance on the pitch. The young FC Barcelona sensation stirred up speculation with a bold Instagram story that had fans and pundits talking.
Yamal, who now boasts over thirty six million followers on Instagram, posted a quote from rapper Morad that many believe wasn’t just about music. The lyrics read:
“I earned what’s mine and never had to ask anyone. I didn’t even have to lower myself. I’ve helped my people, I’m still in the streets tell me who the hell is going to take it away from me.”
The message was raw and intense and it didn’t take long for people to start connecting the dots. Many believe it was a subtle jab directed at Nico Williams.
Spanish journalist José Álvarez Haya brought the theory into the spotlight during an appearance on El Chiringuito. According to him, Yamal’s post might have been a reaction to Nico Williams’ sudden change of plans.
Nico was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona. He had reportedly spoken with Barça players and was said to be seriously considering a transfer. Lamine Yamal was even part of those private conversations. Everything seemed set.
But out of nowhere Nico renewed his contract with Athletic Club. Even more surprising was how the Barça dressing room found out – through a tweet from Athletic. No warning no explanation just silence.
Choosing Morad’s lyrics wasn’t random. Both Yamal and Morad come from the same working class neighborhood La Florida in L’Hospitalet. They share a strong bond with their roots and their street-smart authenticity.
In that light Yamal’s choice of words feels even more loaded. He seemed to be drawing a clear line saying he doesn’t beg and doesn’t fade away when things get tough.
It didn’t take long for the internet to light up. Some fans praised Yamal for handling the situation with subtlety and strength. Others argued it might have just been a general statement about staying true to oneself. But most agreed on one thing, the timing wasn’t a coincidence.
The two had built a strong connection during the Euros both on and off the field. That’s why this apparent “indirect” hit hard for many fans. It caught people off guard and raised questions about what really happened behind the scenes.
Is Yamal hurt by Nico’s decision? It definitely seems that way. But whether this is the start of a falling out or just a moment of disappointment is still unclear.
At the moment Barcelona has moved on from targeting Nico Williams in the transfer window. But if there was a sense of betrayal it looks like Lamine Yamal has already spoken his truth without needing to say a word.
Source:
https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/la-liga/articles/lamine-yamal-sends-a-strong-hint-was-it-to-nico-williams-for-not-signing-for-barcelona-2025-07-07