Barcelona playmaker Lamine Yamal has said it would be “impossible” for him to leave the Spanish giant and that he never hears about offers from other clubs.
Undoubtedly the biggest youngster in world football, Yamal has continued to impress for club and country. His form has led to speculations about his future and Barça president Joan Laporta previously claimed the club turned down a bid of €250 million (£260m) for the 17-year-old last summer.
Barcelona’s official Enric Masip later suggested the offer came from Paris Saint-Germain.
“I don’t hear about it,” Yamal told Mundo Deportivo when asked if PSG’s offer or interest from any other club had been relayed to him.
“If someone in my camp does, they wouldn’t have told me, either. Firstly, and above all, because I have a contract and then because I think it’s impossible that I would go to another club.”
Yamal’s current terms expire in 2026, but reports claimed there is a verbal agreement to extend his deal until 2030 when he turns 18.
Lamine Yamal. (Photo by Bagu Blanco / Pressinphoto / Icon Sport via Getty Images)
“I don’t think anyone doubts how much I love this club,” he added of his contract situation. “I have said as much since I made my debut and everything will be resolved in the end.
“If both parties want something to happen, it will happen. In July [when he turns 18 and can sign a longer-term deal], when the next season starts, everything will be resolved and everyone will see.
“But right now I am focused on LaLiga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.”
Barcelona are currently on top of the LaLiga table and Yamal believes his team has what it takes to win the league.
“Being favourites or not doesn’t give you anything,” he added of the title race with just one point separating Barça, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid at the top of the table.
“We have to think that we’re the best team and the side that play the best football, and I think we are. We play the best football and we want to win LaLiga.”
In LaLiga, Yamal has scored five goals with 11 assists to his name. The Spanish international will be eager to continue the good run with 14 games left to be played.
