Lamine Yamal: “In 5 years I think about myself at Barça, the membership of my life, successful all doable titles”

Lamine Yamal just lately made historical past by securing the Golden Boy 2024 Award on a margin by no means seen earlier than.

Though Yamal was topped the Golden Boy in late November, he couldn’t attend the gala as a consequence of a number of causes.

As a substitute, Massimo Franchi, a consultant from the Italian newspaper, personally delivered the Golden Boy award to Lamine in Barcelona on Sunday.

Yamal after Golden Boy triumph

Within the wake of the formal handover of the trophy, Yamal talked about numerous matters together with his prospects at Barcelona and comparisons to Neymar.

“I used to be very joyful to have the ability to obtain the award in entrance of the followers,” he started (h/t Diario SPORT).

“I attempt to simply take into consideration taking part in and having fun with myself to assist my workforce. But it surely’s humorous as a result of there are gamers who’re older than my father.”

Yamal sees himself at Barcelona within the years to return (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)

Trying forward, Lamine outlined his imaginative and prescient and dedication to Barcelona.

“In 5 years I think about myself at Barça, the membership of my life, successful all doable titles. Hopefully, the Champions League, which is the title everybody needs to win. And with the nationwide workforce, win the World Cup,” he stated.

Yamal additionally talked about comparisons with former Barcelona famous person Neymar, one thing Joan Laporta had emphasised on.

“Neymar is likely one of the finest wingers that Barça has had and he was one among my childhood idols. Hopefully, these parallels are true,” he stated.

Yamal’s triumph on the Golden Boy gala reinforces Barcelona’s place as one of many prime locations for children, with the likes of Gavi and Pedri additionally successful the celebrated award in recent times.

Barcelona will hope Pau Cubarsi can comply with swimsuit subsequent 12 months, because the younger defensive prodigy is already main his rivals in early voting developments.