Lamine Yamal's transfer value increases by an eye-watering €143m after teenager plays starring role for Barcelona

The 16-year-old Catalan winger has witnessed a massive rise in his transfer value after consistently performing for Xavi's side in the current 2023/24 season. Only six months ago, the teenager was valued at just €11m (£9m/$11m) but now his current market value stands at €134m (£114m/$144m), according to a study published by CIES Football Observatory.

Other than the Barcelona star, Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo also saw a huge increase in their market values.

Yamal has been a revelation for the Blaugrana in the current season as he has already appeared in 40 matches for the club across all competitions, scoring six goals and providing seven assists. His impressive performances for Xavi's side also earned him a maiden national team call-up in September 2023. He went on to become the youngest debutant and the youngest goalscorer in the nation's history.

In early March, Marca reported that Paris Saint-Germain had approached the Catalan club with a verbal offer upwards of €200m (£170m/$218m) for the attacker as they look to replace outgoing Kylian Mbappe. The reigning Spanish champions, however, are unlikely to part ways with their starlet.

The youngster has been named in his club's starting lineup on Wednesday as they face PSG in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.