I hope to be a Barcelona player Lamine Yamal told COPE. I want to stay here and do my best for many years Lamine Yamal told COPE.

The Catalans seem to want the same as they have tied the youngster to a contract at Camp Nou until 2029.

However the full force of the contract will not take effect until next summer as Yamal needs an age to sign a deal that is more than three years old.

So far the winger has made progress for the Blaugrana. In his first season with the senior team at just 16 he made 50 appearances for the club contributing 17 goals.

His impressive performances earned him a place in Euro 2024. He is the youngest footballer to ever play in a match now.