RCD Espanyol was close to signing Lamine Yamal, one of the most promising young talents in Spanish football, but the player's family decided to join FC Barcelona after a successful trial with the club. According to the former president of CF La Torreta, Rafael Rodríguez, Espanyol had already tested Lamine Yamal and had prepared a contract with benefits for the family if they accepted the proposal. However, the interest of FC Barcelona changed the scenario and the player's family chose the Barça due to their interest and convenience. Lamine Yamal became a key player for Barcelona and the Spanish national team, and the story of how Espanyol missed out on him is a reminder of the importance of family and convenience in sports decisions. Espanyol detected Lamine Yamal's talent and moved for him, but couldn't close the deal due to the player's family decision. Although the story has a particularly interesting point for Espanyol fans, it also leaves a positive reading: the club detected the talent and moved for him, but couldn't close the deal.