ElClasico: 'Barcelona is my life' - 17-year-old Lamine Yamal pledges to become club legend ahead Real Madrid clash

Barcelona's wonderkid Lamine Yamal dreams of immortality with the club that has given him everything ahead of the ElClasico against Real Madrid.

Ahead of his third El Clasico appearance, Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has made a profound declaration of loyalty to the Catalan giants.

The EURO 2024 Young Player of the tournament expressed his dream of achieving legendary status at the club which has shaped his career ahead of the decisive clash against Real Madrid on Saturday.

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"I'd love to be remembered in the history of Barcelona as a legend," the young prodigy declared in a heartfelt interview. "The club has given me everything and in the end, my life depends on football and Barca. I hope to give them all of my life."

These words carry particular weight coming from a player who, at just 16 years old, established himself as one of the world's most exciting talents.

Lamine Yamal was listed amongst the 60 best young players in the world in 2024.

As he prepares to face Real Madrid in Saturday's highly anticipated LALIGA EA SPORTS clash, Yamal's statement reflects a maturity that belies his tender age.

The El Clasico holds special significance for the young forward, who has already faced Barcelona's arch-rivals twice in the league despite his youth.

Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi were both nominated for the Golden Boy award | Imago

This weekend's encounter presents another opportunity for him to showcase the talents that have earned him "brutal recognition" in world football.

In the wide-ranging interview, Yamal also discussed his journey in football, including his early influences and how he's managing his meteoric rise to stardom.

Lamine Yamal wants to become a Barcelona legend.

His remarkable ascent has seen him break numerous records and earn widespread acclaim, yet his focus remains firmly on contributing to Barcelona's success.

The timing of Yamal's emotional pledge, coming before one of football's most-watched fixtures, adds another layer of significance to what is already shaping up to be a crucial El Clasico encounter.

As Yamal prepares to write another chapter in his young but already impressive career, his declaration of devotion to Barcelona suggests that this teenage phenomenon could indeed be on the path to achieving his dream of legendary status at Camp Nou.