Lamine Yamal: In CNN exclusive, teenage superstar pledges long-term future to Barcelona after historic 2024
CNNDubai, United Arab Emirates CNN — It’s the club where he’s made his name and where he wants to continue writing it long into the future. “I don’t know when, but I believe it’ll be soon,” he exclusively told CNN Sport after winning the Emerging Player Award at the recent Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Angel Martinez/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images Bouncing back In the immediate future, the Barça star is approaching a return to full fitness having missed almost a month with an ankle ligament injury sustained during last month’s shock league defeat to Leganés. Yamal’s absence subsequently coincided with Barça surrendering its lead at the top of La Liga to both Madrid teams, this despite recording its joint best start to a league season with a perfect seven wins from seven games. “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.” After winning La Liga in the 2022-23 season, can the Catalan giants win back their crown?