Lamine Yamal brings immense joy to Barca

Lamine Yamal’s declaration to dedicate his entire career to Barcelona has thrilled Catalan fans, as the young talent is rising to become a top global star.

During the gala celebrating the 120th anniversary of the sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo held last Monday evening, Lamine Yamal became the center of attention. There, the newly turned 18-year-old forward received a trophy honoring his outstanding achievements in 2025 and the unprecedented records he set.

Facing a large audience, Yamal made a firm statement about his future at FC Barcelona: “I hope to stay here for life, where I enjoy every day, at the best club and the best city in the world.” This declaration immediately filled Barcelona with immense happiness, dispelling all transfer rumors targeting the team’s brightest star.

Not only pledging loyalty, the runner-up for last season’s Ballon d’Or also expressed absolute confidence in his own abilities. With an impressive record of 13 goals and 13 assists in just 28 matches this season, Yamal admitted: “I am currently at the peak of my form, that’s right.”

Despite being the focus of praise, the number 10 striker remains fully focused on the club’s immediate goals. He emphasized the importance of the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Albacete: “Tomorrow is a very important day... a trophy we must win.”

This is not the first time Lamine Yamal has expressed his deep love for Barca. After the 2024 European Championship victory, he shared on television: “I hope I never leave Barca, I want to become a Barca legend.” Yamal said that it is the environment at Barcelona along with values learned from his family and neighborhood that shaped who he is today.

Currently, Yamal’s future is secured by a contract extending until 2031, with a release clause as high as one billion euros. Being given the legendary number 10 jersey is a clear sign of the club’s expectation that Yamal will follow in the footsteps of great predecessors to become the next iconic figure at Camp Nou.