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Barcelona have been told that Lamine Yamal will end up playing whatever position he wants at the club as he continues to develop.
Yamal has thrilled off the right wing since breaking into the first team but has been [tipped to play a more central role in the future](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/5/7/24425342/a-shame-he-plays-there-hansi-flick-told-to-switch-lamine-yamals-position-at-barcelona).
Former La Masia coach Oscar Lopez has spoken about the possibility of Yamal switching positions and says he would like to see him move from a wide role.
> “In the end he will end up playing wherever he wants because if he sees that a position is suitable for them he will end up there. Personally, I like to see the best players near the box,” he told Sport.
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> “I think the attacking midfielder position would be very good for him. Although if he is not comfortable and believes that he needs to receive on the wing to control and face the opponents, it can be positive for him to continue there.”
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> “For me, the team’s star has to be very close to the box because that’s where the games are decided.”
Yamal has posted impressive stats this season from the right. He ended the campaign with 18 goals and 21 assists from 55 appearances in all competition.