Lamine Yamal Signs New Long-Term Deal with Barcelona

Lamine Yamal, one of the top young players in football, has signed a new contract with Barcelona. This deal will keep him at the club until 2031. The 17-year-old forward has been a big part of Barcelona’s success this season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Barcelona announced that Lamine Yamal has extended his contract until June 30, 2031. He signed it at the club’s headquarters with president Joan Laporta, sporting director Deco, and other key people present. The new deal gives him a big pay increase and a €1 billion release clause, showing Barcelona’s plan to build their team around Yamal.

The extension comes after months of talks with Yamal’s agent, Jorge Mendes. They wanted to finish it before Yamal’s summer break. Earlier, Yamal had signed a shorter contract because of age rules, but now that he’s turning 18 in July, this long-term deal is possible.

KEY ROLE IN BARCELONA’S SEASON

This season, Yamal has been key to Barcelona’s success. They won La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. In 55 games, he scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists. He was a star in big games like the Champions League semifinal and the key El Clásico against Real Madrid.

Yamal has now scored 25 goals and made 34 assists in 106 games for the club. He has broken many records for being the youngest scorer and appearance-maker. His teamwork with Jules Kounde on the right side has been a big part of Barcelona’s attack.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YAMAL AND BARCELONA?

With this contract done, Yamal will soon focus on playing for Spain in the UEFA Nations League Final Four in June. Barcelona, now La Liga champions again, will try to continue their success. Their next match is the Spanish Super Cup in August, where they will play Real Sociedad, the league runners-up.

With Yamal secured, Barcelona aims to keep winning in Spain and go further in the Champions League next season. Fans are excited to see how the young star will perform in both the domestic and European competitions.