Xavi's most significant achievement at Barcelona isn't just winning trophies but ensuring Lamine Yamal remained loyal to the club by giving him a senior debut.
In an era of massive transfer offers, Xavi played a pivotal role by agreeing to give Yamal his debut in exchange for the teenager’s commitment to Barcelona.
Barcelona rejected a mind-boggling £250m offer for Yamal, who may have left for free had Xavi not acted swiftly in securing the talent's future with the club.
Yamal's explosive potential was recognized as he scored an incredible 357 goals in 244 youth games, making him a prized asset for top European clubs.
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