Barcelona Confident in Securing Lamine Yamal’s Long-Term Future

Barcelona’s sporting director Deco says there will be no problems with Lamine Yamal’s new contract. This puts to rest any worries about the young star’s future at the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Barcelona‘s sporting director Deco has said the club expects no problems in sealing Lamine Yamal‘s new contract. The 17-year-old’s current deal runs until 2026, but he is expected to sign a new one when he turns 18 in July. This announcement comes after reports of potential issues in talks, but Deco’s statement indicates that any problems have been resolved. The new contract will reportedly commit Yamal to Barcelona until 2030, showing the club’s long-term commitment to their rising star.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Yamal has enjoyed a meteoric rise at Barcelona, already making over 100 official appearances for the club despite being just 17 years old. His first professional contract signed in 2022 was limited to three years due to his age, with a clause providing for an automatic extension until 2028. But due to his exceptional performances and rapid development, those terms are now outdated. The new agreement will not only extend his stay at Camp Nou until 2030 but will also include a significant salary increase and a revised buyout clause better reflecting his value as a first-team star.

YAMAL’S IMPACT THIS SEASON

This season, Yamal has already established himself as a fundamental part of Barcelona’s attack, transforming from a promising academy graduate to a genuine superstar in less than a year. His performances have contributed significantly to Barcelona’s campaign in La Liga, where they currently lead the competition and could win the title this weekend if they win their match against city rivals Espanyol. Yamal has been particularly impressive in Barcelona’s Champions League run, where he made a notable impact in their recent semi-final first leg against Inter Milan, marking his 100th official appearance for the club. Barcelona didn’t go through, but Yamal was the standout performer in the Catalan team across both legs.

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona’s next match is a crucial La Liga fixture against Espanyol this weekend, where they’ll look to secure the title and with that, guarantee a clean sweep across all internal competitions, having won the Supercup and Copa del Rey earlier this season against Real Madrid. Beyond this season, securing Yamal’s long-term future represents a major piece in Barcelona’s sporting plans, reflecting their commitment to building around outstanding academy graduates. The official announcement of Yamal’s contract renewal is expected to come this summer once he turns 18, at which point legislation allows him to sign long-term contracts.