Lamine Yamal, on his injury at the Golden Boy Gala: “I want to come back”

Lamine Yamal He already received the Golden Boy Trophy on Sunday night at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc in the face of Barça-Leganés (0-1). He gave it to her Massimo Franchicreator of the prize awarded by Tuttosport, because logistical problems prevented FC Barcelona from traveling on an expedition to Turin, where the Gala took place, specifically at the National Automobile Museum. The 17-year-old winger, however, connected live via videoconference and spoke about his grade 1 injury to the anterior intertibio-peroneal ligament in his right ankle that will keep him out for between 3 and 4 weeks.

“I’m very happy. I notice a lot of love from the fans and everything that comes with receiving recognition like this makes me very happy. I got a knock yesterday. I’m already looking forward to returning to the team to help them. It’s time to recover but we’ll be back soon,” he commented sadly even with the trophy next to him. Best Sub-21 of the European leagues. When asked how he sees himself in five years, he clarified that “I imagine myself at Barça for a few years, this is the club of my life. Winning everything possible. Winning the Champions League and World Cup with the national team.”

“I try to think about enjoying myself, not about the age of the rival, although it’s curious because there are rivals who are the same age as my father,” he said about his precocity, as he is the youngest winner of the Golden Boy.

Your agent, Jorge Mendespredicted next year he will win the Ballon d’Or: “May God hear you,” answered Lamine, who did not hide that “Neymar He is one of my idols and one of the best wingers Barça has.” He also appreciated that “Joan Laporta “He helps us a lot, he’s very happy when we win and when we don’t, he supports us.”

Thanks to Tuttosport

Laporta’s message

Joan LaportHe excused the absence of FC Barcelonaon the Gala: “We are celebrating the 125th anniversary, due to some circumstances in the events it was not possible to attend the Gala, I apologize and as president I thank Tuttosport for these awards and I congratulate Lamine Yamal, Vicky and Aitana” .