Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old prodigy of FC Barcelona, made headlines once again — not for a goal or an assist, but for a powerful declaration of loyalty. In an interview with El Partidazo de COPE, the young winger was asked about the possibility of ever playing for Real Madrid. His answer left no room for doubt:

“It’s impossible for me to ever play for Real Madrid during my career.”

A product of La Masia and a rising symbol of Barcelona’s future, Yamal reaffirmed that his bond with the club is more than just professional — it’s deeply personal.

A voice of optimism for Barça fans

Beyond his firm stance on Madrid, Yamal also shared his thoughts on the club's current situation and the mentality surrounding it:

“We’re improving, but we need to believe we’re the best. When Madrid lost to Arsenal, people still believed in their comeback. When we drew against Inter, people doubted us. That’s what needs to change.”

Barcelona were eliminated in the Champions League semifinals by Inter Milan, who would later fall to PSG in the final. Despite the disappointment, Yamal urged the fanbase and club environment to back the team with more confidence.

Yamal’s picks for the best of the year

During the same interview, the teenage sensation also revealed his personal choices for the year’s top individual awards:

• Best Coach : Luis Enrique
• Best Goalkeeper : Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Best Defender : Willian Pacho
• Best Midfielder : Pedri
• Best Forward : Vitinha

On the Ballon d’Or debate, particularly between himself and Ousmane Dembélé, who starred in PSG’s treble-winning campaign, Yamal remained clear-headed:

“I’d vote for the best player of the year. If something happens to Dembélé or me on Thursday, who do you vote for? It’s about consistency over the year, not just who makes it to the final week.”