At 17, Lamine Yamal is no longer a beginner. In a few months, the young winger became essential, whether in the Spanish selection, with which he won Euro 2024, or with his club, FC Barcelona. Indeed, it has already been used 32 times all competitions this season by Hansi Flick this season. Time for him to score 11 goals and deliver 15 assists. Beyond the figures, the native of Esplugues de Llobregat has a real influence on the game produced by his team. A centerpiece on which the residents of Camp Nou intend to rely for a very long time. Under contract until June 2026, Lamine Yamal has already saved to extend his lease until 2030, once he has reached his majority. This will be the case on July 13.
Despite everything, Mundo Deportivowho obtained a long interview with the player, wanted to reassure himself, as well as the supporters of the abutments. But the footballer born in 2007 was rather clear. “I think no one doubts what I am as a barça player, how much I like this club I like. Since I made my debut, I said it and I think it will be resolved at the end. If the two parties want something to happen, it will happen. But I think no one can doubt what I feel for this club. ” Relaunched on this famous pact, he explained: “The truth is that I don't get involved in it. There is still a long way to go before finishing this season. In the end, in July, at the beginning of the following year, it will be resolved and everyone will see it. But now I focus, as we said, on the Liga, on the Champions League and on the King's Cup, which is most important. ”
Lamine Yamal is ready to stay for life
After dodging the questions about his future, he was cooked by journalists concerning the offers he was able to receive, notably that of Paris Saint-Germain last summer. “No, they (the offers, editor's note) do not reach me, but if they reached people around me, they wouldn't even tell me. First, and above all, because I have a contract and then because I think it was impossible for me to go to another club. “ Does he see himself for life at Barça? “Well, it is the only club where I was apart from Torreta, which is the team in which I started. But yes, I owe everything at Barça. Finally, that's where I grew up, I was at the Masia from the age of twelve and at seven I played for Barça ”.
Happy in Catalonia, where he is trusted, Lamine Yamal is stayed for many years, even for life. It must be said that he is totally in love with FC Barcelona. When he was asked to talk about the reasons why he loves his club so much, his face has enlightened. “Everything (it appeals to him, editor's note), in the end. The team, the club, the supporters, the locker room, the staff. Everything is perfect here in Barcelona and the truth is that I have been very happy since I started in the first team. The reception, the affection that fans and my teammates gave me, everything. ” At almost 18 years old, Lamine Yamal seems to go to write a long story with the culuers.