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Lamine Yamal rules out Real Madrid move in Ballon d’Or bid ahead of Nations League semi-final

Following a season in which he recorded 18 goals plus 21 assists for Barcelona, Yamal has pledged his long-term future to the club through 2031.

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 said it would be impossible for him to play for Real Madrid, reaffirming his loyalty to Barcelona.
  • The 17-year-old is viewed as a frontrunner for the 2025 Ballon d’Or and could become its youngest-ever recipient.
  • He emphasised that winning team trophies remains his priority and believes individual awards will follow major titles.
  • Yamal concluded the 2024/25 season with 18 goals and 21 assists across all competitions for Barcelona.
  • He will face France in the Nations League semi-final on June 5, expressing confidence in Spain’s chances.