Lamine Yamal says it’s impossible to leave Barcelona

Barcelona’s young shining star Lamine Yamal said he loves the club and it’s impossible for him to leave. Barça president Joan Laporta recenly said the club rejected a bid of €250 million (£260m) for the 17-year-old last summer.

It was later confirmed that the offer came from Paris Saint Germain. Yamal has been doing a fine job for the Catalan club and he has delivered consistently. The youngster has scored five goals and has provided 10 assists in 21 matches of the La Liga.

“I don’t hear about it,” Yamal told Mundo Deportivo when asked if PSG’s offer or interest from any other club had been relayed to him.

“If someone in my camp does, they wouldn’t have told me, either. Firstly, and above all, because I have a contract and then because I think it’s impossible that I would go to another club.”

Yamal’s current contract expires in 2026. However, it has been reported that his term could be extended by the club when he turns 18.

“I don’t think anyone doubts how much I love this club,” he added of his contract situation. “I have said as much since I made my debut and everything will be resolved in the end.

“If both parties want something to happen, it will happen. In July [when he turns 18 and can sign a longer-term deal], when the next season starts, everything will be resolved and everyone will see.

“But right now I am focused on LaLiga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.”

Yamal has played a key role in Barcelona’s success and they are in pole position in the La Liga standings.

“Being favourites or not doesn’t give you anything,” he added of the title race with just one point separating Barça, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid at the top of the table.

“We have to think that we’re the best team and the side that play the best football, and I think we are. We play the best football and we want to win LaLiga.”

Barca will next take on Las Palmas on Saturday night.