Lamine Yamal is currently Barcelona's top star. The 17-year-old has scored 5 goals and provided 9 assists in 16 La Liga matches this year. Many people consider Yamal to be one of the candidates for the future Ballon d'Or.
One point that worries Barcelona is that Yamal's contract only expires in 2026. Therefore, the Camp Nou team wants to extend it until 2030, but the negotiation process has not been completed.
Although he has not yet signed a new contract, Yamal reassured Barcelona fans. He was quoted by CNN Sport: "I don't know when the new contract will come, but I believe it will be soon. Ultimately, Barca is the club of my life. I hope to renew my contract and stay with them for as long as possible.
I want to play in the Spanish league. I want to play for Barca. I will renew my contract soon. That's what I will do."
Yamal has been brilliant under Xavi and has been even better under Hansi Flick. He praised Barcelona’s new coach: “Hansi is a different coach. The team’s style of play has improved a lot. We have tried to adapt to what he tells us and I think things are going well.”
As for Barcelona, they are slowing down after a strong start to the season. In the last 7 matches, Yamal and his teammates have only won 5 points.
The Spanish midfielder is determined to return to the Blaugrana: “Of course. There is no doubt. We will win against the teams we lost to in La Liga. The team needs to be focused and prove itself in important moments.”
