'I will renew my contract' - Lamine Yamal reveals he will sign new Barcelona contract before deal expires in 2026
Published 08/01/2025 at 11:29 GMT
Lamine Yamal is one of the most exciting young stars in all of professional sport, having helped Spain win Euro 2024 while still in his teenage years. The forward has also enjoyed an excellent start to the current season in La Liga, scoring five goals and adding a further 10 assists. Now Yamal has revealed that he will sign a new contract with the Catalan club to guarantee he stays beyond 2026.
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Lamine Yamal believes it is only a matter of time until he signs a new contract with Barcelona.
The 17-year-old sensation's current deal with the Catalan club is set to expire in 2026.
Yamal has enjoyed a superb start to his career with Barcelona and has contributed five goals and 10 assists in the league this season.
He revealed his hopes to extend his stay at Camp Nou during an interview with CNN.
"I don’t know when [the contract will be signed], but I believe it’ll be soon," he said.
"In the end, Barca is the club of my life. I hope to renew my contract with them, and to be with them as long as possible.
"I want to play in the Spanish league. I want to play for Barca, and yes, I will renew my contract. I will."
Barcelona are currently third in La Liga, five points behind league leaders Real Madrid.
Yamal believes Barcelona's players need to remain focused if they are going to win the league this year.
"In the end, La Liga will be won against the teams we’ve previously lost to," he said.
"I think it’s about focus. We’ve shown in the important moments that we are the best and we’ll continue to do so.
"It’s true that Hansi [Flick] is a different coach. The style of play is different. We’ve looked to adapt to what he’s told us, and I think we’re doing it well.
"In 2025 we’ll give it our all to win trophies, starting with the Spanish Super Cup and hopefully, it will be the best year of our lives."
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Yamal capped his remarkable rise to the top of professional football by winning Euro 2024 with Spain last summer and he insists he does not forget to enjoy the ride.
"It’s true that things have happened very quickly," he added.
"I don’t think this is normal for a teenager. I think it’s nice being the first teenager to be doing these things.
"In the end, I only think of the future. I only think of the good things that happen and that’s it.
"As my mother says, 'Always enjoy the moment because everything goes by so quickly'."
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