Lamine Yamal shares his birthday wishlist – ‘I am asking for…’

Barcelona’s younger star Lamine Yamal has turned 18, and alongside the celebrations, he has made his future ambitions clear.

After marking the event with a non-public celebration alongside teammates and pals, Yamal shortly returned to membership duties. On his schedule are the standard medical check-ups that gamers bear earlier than pre-season.

However the greater information is that he’s anticipated to be unveiled as Barcelona’s new quantity 10, one of the vital symbolic shirts in soccer.

The Catalan membership has taken the possibility to look again at Yamal’s outstanding journey up to now. Since making his debut at simply over 15 years outdated, he has smashed greater than 30 data for being the youngest to attain varied milestones.

On high of that, he has already collected quite a few private and crew honours. His rise to the elite stage has been nothing wanting spectacular.

Targeted on successful Champions League and World Cup

🎂 The birthday boy has his want checklist prepared.

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– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) July 13, 2025

Barcelona shared a clip from an interview Yamal gave just a few weeks in the past, the place he revealed his greatest want for turning 18. His reply left no room for doubt.

“I’m asking for the whole lot I had at 16 and 17, plus the title I’m lacking—the Champions League—and likewise the World Cup.

“I’m not desirous about what number of years I’ve forward. I wish to win now. I inform the cules that we’ll battle, and I’m certain the Champions League will come residence,” Yamal mentioned.

Subsequent week, Barcelona are anticipated to formally announce Yamal’s new contract and make sure his shirt quantity for the season. Except there’s an sudden twist, he’ll inherit the quantity 10, final worn by Ansu Fati.

For Yamal, the upcoming season is filled with promise. With the World Cup additionally on the horizon, the younger ahead is able to chase glory each for membership and nation.