FC Barcelona and Lamine Yamal is about to seal a new chapter in the club’s latest history. With only minor details left to solve, an agreement between Barça and the player’s representatives – led by agent Jorge Mendes – is practically completed.
The club intends to officially announce the agreement soon, When Lamine turns 18 this summerThe At what time legislation allows him to sign long -term contracts.
As revealed by young Blaugrana Prodigy will renew its contract for another five seasons, Holds him connected to the club until June 30, 2030. The agreement represents one of the most important news in Barça’s sports plans for the future.
A meteoric climb
Lamin YamalIn just 17 years old has already broken several records at FC Barcelona, To make their 100th official appearance in the first stage against Inter Milan. He signed his first professional contract in 2022, an agreement limited to three years (until June 2025) due to his status as a minor. However, That contract included a clause that prescribed an automatic extension of another three seasons, until 2028with amounts already agreed at that time. However, these amounts do not completely show what the player contributes to the team. It was something that needed to be revised.
These figures have become completely outdated because of the wing’s football explosion, which has proven to be much more than just a promise. Given this context, Barça and Mendes have decided to leave behind the first extension to prepare a new contract that places Lamine Yamal in salary and projection area that his performance requires.
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A strategic contract
With this renewal, the club, led by Joan Laporta, aims to secure the most exciting player to show up from La Masia since Leo Messi. The new bond will extend to the summer of 2030, when Lamin will be 23 years old. In this way, Barça secures the player during the most crucial period for his professional development.
Even if The economic quantities of the new contract have not been publishedIt is assumed that it will include a salary and a release clause in accordance with the player’s new hierarchy, with numbers much higher than the previous ones.
Fair game to register the contract
Key clause that allows clubs to renew players under 24 years even if they have no room in their payrollAs is the case today for Barça. The club wants to ensure that Yamal remains within the club’s financial image.
For this exception to applying, the player must have been completely contracted in at least the previous three seasons in a row in the same club. Lamine, who meets these requirements after her time at La Masia and his meteoric increase in the first team, is perfect for this profile.
