Yamal celebrated his 18th birthday by putting pen to paper on the new deal. He expressed his excitement about staying with the team, saying that he feels lucky to be at the best club in the world. Yamal believes that the renewal of his contract means he will have the chance to continue enjoying himself and winning matches.

When asked about the pressure of taking on the number 10 shirt, Yamal said that he doesn't feel any stress. He mentioned that the number 10 has been worn by other players before, including Lionel Messi, and that he is eager to make his own mark on the team.

Yamal also shared his conversation with coach Hansi Flick, who congratulated him on taking the number 10 shirt and told him to get a good night's sleep. Yamal's teammates also congratulated him on the news.