“You talk to me no age.” A few years ago, Kylian Mbappé (26), who was exploding in the eyes of the whole world, had dropped in interview this sentence that has become cult. Words that Lamine Yamal could also have pronounced. Aged 17, the Spanish crack made a shattering entrance to the football planet. After passing through the clubs of the Toreta and RocaNen, he joined the famous Masia in 2014. There, he climbed all the levels, he who was quickly identified as a great talent in the making. And the native of Esplugues de Llobregat held all his promises and even more.
At 15 years old, 9 months and 16 days, he made his big debut in Liga. It was April 29, 2023 in a success 4 to 0 against Betis. A few months later, on October 8, 2023, he became the youngest scorer in the history of the Liga, at 16 and 87 days old. It was on the occasion of a match against Granada. Early in club, Lamine Yamal is also in selection. While he could notably have played for Morocco, the winger chose to defend the colors of Spain. A selection with which he won the European Championship 2024 a year ago.
The love story continues between Barça and Lamine Yamal
Impressive for his age, he continues to expand his record since he won the Spanish Super Cup, Liga and the King's Cup this season (18 goals, 25 assists in 55 matches). Sacred collectively, he also distinguished himself individually by winning in particular the Kopa trophy and the Golden Boy. And he could perhaps win his first Ballon d'Or in a few months. In the eyes of some, he is the one who deserves it most today. Fans of Barça fans, Lamine Yamal is also that of management who has everything to arm him in recent months. The Spanish press also assured that he would extend his lease at his 18th birthday on July 13.
The statements of his agent Jorge Mendes were also positive. But his last media outings had made all lovers of Barça doubt. Finally, things have advanced in recent days after several meetings between Joan Laporta, the president of the FCB, and Jorge Mendes. Indeed, an agreement was reached for an extension until 2031. The news was formalized today. “”FC Barcelona and Player Lamine Yamal reached an agreement concerning the contract, until June 30, 2031. The striker signed his new contract in club offices during a ceremony in the presence of President Joan Laporta, Vice-President Rafa Yuste and the director of the club Deco.The adventure continues between Barça and its new Messiah, which should wear the number 10 next season.
