Barca's youth sensation declines any possibility of joining Clasico rivals

Lamine Yamal's recent endeavors for the National team at the Euros have again brought the La Masia graduate into the spotlight. With heaps of praise pouring on the undaunted talent from senior players and the coach himself, Yamal's brilliance at such a young age has been a relish. Having two crunch assists for Spain in Euro 2024, the young prodigy is now showcasing his talent on the international stage.

Speaking to the media before the Quarterfinal clash against Germany, Yamal made a bold claim: he declined any possibility of joining their Clasico Rivals. The youngster said,

"“I will never play for Real Madrid.”"

- Lamine Yamal(in his latest interview)

Further in his interview, Yamal cemented his opinion of staying at the Blaugrana club for a long time. His words cited,

""In another 5-10 years I hope to still be a starting player in Barcelona and Spain.”"

- Lamine Yamal(in his latest interview)

Coming on the back of a breakthrough debut season with the Catalan Giants, Yamal boasts enough confidence, both in and out of the play, to sustain at the highest level. Managing 17 goal contributions in his first season with the senior team, Yamal bolstered his name strong enough to be the go-to winger for the Catalan club, at least for a few upcoming seasons.

A creative playmaker by trait, the 16-year-old carried his rich vein of form for the National team. Being an old-school winger, his fluidity with Nico Williams on the other flank has been the secret weapon for Spain so far, as La Roja looks upon the duo again in their upcoming clash against Germany in the Euro knockouts.

Moreover, this has led Barcelona to consider reuniting Yamal and Nico at Camp Nou for years to come. If this becomes a reality, Yamal must not be far from living his dream of representing the Catalans for years.