Former Barcelona director talks Yamal, Koeman, Nico Williams – ‘Everyone can have their reasons’Ex-Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes lauded Lamine Yamal’s talent and “footballing intelligence,” emphasizing the need to nurture his potential. Planes praised Koeman’s role in Barcelona’s generational transition, highlighting the 2020 Bayern defeat as a turning point. He also addressed the failed Nico Williams pursuit, acknowledging the difficulty of the deal despite Barcelona’s need for a player of his profile.
