Dani Güiza’s Warning: “His father should step aside for the boy’s own good”

In an interview on El Cafelito de Josep Pedrerol, former striker and Euro 2008 champion Dani Güiza sent a clear message to the young star:

“Lamine is very good, but his father should step aside a bit for the boy’s own good. He’s the one playing football, not his father.”

Güiza, who knows firsthand the dangers of early fame, fears that Yamal’s entourage could distract him from his professional development. “He can be one of the best in the world, but if the people around him don’t help, he could get stuck. The mind moves fast at that age,” he warned.

His words are not isolated. Inside FC Barcelona, both the coaching staff and the board share this concern. The media behavior of Mounir Nasraoui, who’s highly active on social media and in interviews, is causing unease in a club trying to protect its new gem.

Yamal’s inner circle, a growing concern at Barça

The situation has reached a point where it’s openly discussed in the locker room. Sources close to the club claim that Laporta and Deco have held private talks with the player, urging him to remain focused and cautious.

According to several executives, the issue isn’t Lamine’s talent, widely regarded as one of the greatest prodigies of recent years, but rather his family environment. Instead of serving as a stabilizing influence, his father has become a constant media presence, even defending some of the youngster’s most controversial behaviors.

This attitude worries the club, as Yamal is still in an emotional and professional development stage. At just 18, he carries the weight of being Barça’s new No. 10 and the great hope of Spanish football.

Off-field controversies: the trip that raised alarms

The latest controversy arose when Yamal was spotted in Croatia, enjoying a helicopter ride with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, while the club expected him to be in Barcelona resting. Although the incident didn’t break any internal rules, it was seen as a sign of a lack of commitment at a crucial moment in the season.

The situation mirrors other cases of young talents whose careers were derailed by external pressures. That’s why Barça is acting cautiously protecting Yamal without stifling him, but also ensuring that his family doesn’t dictate his career path.

The message everyone at Barça wants Yamal to hear

Dani Güiza’s reflection captures the general sentiment within the club. At FC Barcelona, they know Lamine Yamal has the potential to define an era, but they also understand that talent alone is not enough. Emotional management and the right environment will determine whether the Rocafonda prodigy becomes a legend or just another lost promise.

That’s why more and more voices within Barça agree: Lamine Yamal needs to focus on football and step out of his father’s shadow, before that relationship puts his future at risk.