Florentino Pérez has been trying for several months to turn Lamine Yamal into his new Figo, but, so far, he hasn't succeeded. And the truth is that it doesn't look like he will be able to do so, because the Barcelona player has already promised eternal love to the club on repeated occasions.
Speaking ahead of the Clasico against Real Madrid, Lamine Yamal was clear that he was in the best possible position to put an end to any rumors that might arise. "I would like to be remembered in the history of Barça as a legend," said the young Barça winger.
Lamine Yamal continued: "Obviously, it would be an amazing thing to have a legacy and stay in the minds of young people."
Florentino can't find his new Figo
The truth is that Florentino has repeatedly tried to close the transfer of a Barça player, trying to get a new Figo case. However, the answer has always been the same: no way. Lamine Yamal is the latest to join a long list of footballers who have ended up rejecting Real Madrid and its "glory".
In the recent history of Barça we find several cases. The first, after Figo, was Andrés Iniesta: Florentino tried, but was unsuccessful. He also tried his luck with Messi and Neymar, but they also rejected him.
Lamine Yamal is clear about it: he has been a Barça player since he was a child and, furthermore, he owes everything to Barça. Negotiations will soon begin to renew his contract and he hopes to reach an agreement soon. He is not thinking about another team, he doesn't want to wear other colors: he hopes to always wear the jersey of his Barcelona.
Plan for Lamine Yamal at Barça
As a minor, Lamine Yamal was only able to sign a three-year contract with Barcelona, until 2026. The plan is clear: during the summer of 2025 (when he will be 18 years old) the intention is to sign him on a longer contract, until 2030, with a significant salary increase.
Not only will his status on the salary table change, but also the number on his back. He is breaking records with the number 19 and the intention is for him to become the definitive heir to Messi.
Lamine Yamal has shown that he is more than ready and Barça are looking to make a killing next season. The number 10 for the best of them all. The Spaniard is clear: he will go all in with the blaugrana, he will not succumb to Florentino or his plans to turn him into the modern Figo.