Barcelona’s teenage superstar Lamine Yamal has sent social media into a frenzy after unveiling his newly purchased £9.5 million villa — a property that once belonged to global pop icon Shakira and former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué.
The 18-year-old winger, now considered the brightest gem of La Masia, shared a photo on Instagram showing himself standing before the breathtaking estate, facing the modern façade and shimmering blue pool. Within hours, the image garnered over 2 million likes, a testament to the player’s skyrocketing influence both on and off the pitch.
According to Spain’s Mundo Deportivo, Yamal finalized the purchase earlier this month. The villa, built in 2012, sits on an expansive 3,800-square-meter plot and consists of three separate buildings. The property boasts indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a private tennis court, lush gardens, and an exclusive recording studio — the same studio Shakira once used to produce music during her time living in Barcelona.
Sources close to the player say Yamal plans to move into the mansion with his cousin and a longtime friend. With a weekly salary estimated at £325,000, the rising star is more than capable of maintaining such an opulent lifestyle.
Several additional images shared online reveal wide-open living spaces filled with natural light, minimalist interiors, and panoramic views leading out to the estate’s expansive grounds. The home marks a symbolic milestone for Yamal, who only recently returned from injury but has quickly reasserted his importance on the field.
Just hours before posting about his new home, Yamal made headlines by confirming his split from Argentine rapper Nicki Nicole, 25. The two had publicly dated for months, attracting constant media attention. Their breakup dominated social networks before Yamal ultimately brought the conversation back to football.
And he did so in spectacular fashion. In Barcelona’s 3–1 win over Elche on November 3, the young forward delivered a sensational goal, cutting through defenders with characteristic confidence. It was his first standout performance following a difficult period recovering from a groin injury — and a clear statement that personal turbulence would not distract him from his rapidly ascending career.
Despite the wave of attention surrounding his private life, Yamal remains grounded. Those close to him describe a player intensely focused on improving his game, managing fame with maturity well beyond his years, and keeping a tight-knit inner circle.
His purchase of the former Shakira–Piqué mansion has only amplified public fascination. The property is deeply tied to one of the most talked-about celebrity breakups of the decade, and its transfer into the hands of football’s newest prodigy adds yet another layer of intrigue to Yamal’s meteoric rise.
As Barcelona looks to protect and nurture the young star, fans continue to watch every move — on the pitch, online, and now inside the walls of one of Spain’s most iconic celebrity homes.
