Tuttosport (h/t ), the organiser of the Golden Boy award, has revealed some highlights from their interview with FC Barcelona ahead Lamine Yamal, following his affirmation as .
The La Masia gem was offered with the Golden Boy award in entrance of the followers at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys at Montjuic final night time earlier than the La Liga sport towards CD Leganes.
The younger Barcelona ahead, who at simply 17 years outdated has already claimed essentially the most coveted award for footballers beneath the age of 21, spoke candidly about his achievements and aspirations.
Yamal acknowledged that the Golden Boy award is “my springboard” and added, “It’s a fantastic prize, however I hope it’ll solely be a place to begin,” in what he hopes can be a protracted profession stuffed with success and titles.
Reflecting on his previous 12 months, Lamine Yamal, who performed a pivotal position in Spain’s victory within the 2024 UEFA European Championship beneath coach Luis de la Fuente, has set bold objectives for the long run.
“I need to win the World Cup with Spain, the Champions League, different championships (La Liga) with Barcelona, and the Ballon d’Or,” he revealed.
Yamal had not deliberate to journey to Turin for the Golden Boy gala, which passed off right now afternoon on the Museo Nazionale dell’Vehicle .
Bittersweet celebration
Whereas the Barcelona ahead acquired his Golden Boy award on Sunday, the night time ended sourly for him as he suffered an ankle harm towards Leganes.
Actually, earlier right now, Barcelona confirmed that the harm he sustained through the match was worse than initially feared. Yamal has been identified with a grade 1 sprain of the anterior tibiofibular ligament in his proper ankle.
Because of this, Yamal has been dominated out of Barcelona’s ultimate fixture of 2024 towards Atletico Madrid in La Liga, in addition to the primary match of 2025, which can be within the Copa del Rey towards UD Barbastro.
Hopefully, supervisor Hansi Flick and the Blaugrana are hopeful that in Saudi Arabia.
