Lamine Yamal Declares His Love for Barcelona: "It’s the Club of My Life"
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s Spanish prodigy, has been honored with the prestigious Golden Boy Award, presented by Tuttosport to the best under-21 player in European football. In an emotional statement, the 17-year-old reaffirmed his commitment to the Blaugrana, calling it the club of his life.
"Barça Is the Club of My Life"
"I’m very happy. I feel a lot of love from the fans, and receiving recognitions like this makes me so proud. I’m eager to return to the team and help them. I need to recover, but I’ll be back soon," Yamal said during a live connection from Barcelona to the ceremony in Turin.
The young star also reflected on his maturity on the field despite his age:
"I try to focus only on playing, not on the age of my opponents. It’s funny sometimes to realize that there are players older than my father," he joked.
Looking to the future, Yamal was clear about his ambitions:
"I see myself, of course, at Barça. It’s the club of my life. Winning everything possible. Winning Champions Leagues and, with the national team, the World Cup."
At just 17 years and 4 months, Yamal has set a new record as the youngest-ever Golden Boy recipient, amassing an incredible 488 out of 500 possible votes, further solidifying his meteoric rise as one of the brightest talents in European football.
Imminent Contract Renewal
Before the ceremony, Jorge Mendes, Yamal’s agent, confirmed that the young star’s contract renewal with Barcelona is nearly finalized.
"Yes, he will renew with Barça. He is Barça," Mendes assured, leaving no doubt about Yamal’s future with the Catalan giants.