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Lamine Yamal Rules Out Real Madrid Move and Signs Barcelona Deal Until 2031

Barcelona’s youth graduate says team glory takes precedence over personal awards in the lead-up to Spain’s Nations League semi-final against France.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Villarreal - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - May 18, 2025   FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Overview

  • Yamal secured his long-term future at Barça by signing a contract extension that keeps him at the club until 2031.
  • He labeled any potential transfer to Real Madrid as “impossible,” dispelling cross-city switch speculation.
  • The 17-year-old recorded 18 goals and 21 assists across all competitions as Barcelona completed a domestic treble in 2024-25.
  • Yamal has repeatedly emphasized that collective trophies take priority over individual honours, insisting awards follow team success.
  • He will face Ousmane Dembele in Spain’s Nations League semi-final, with both players among the leading contenders for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.