Super agent Jorge Mendes has revealed that Lamine Yamal will “of course” sign a new contract with Barcelona.
Yamal was not alive when the first iPhone was launched but he has already established himself as Barcelona’s technical leader. The heir to the throne of Lionel Messi – according to the Argentine himself – has directly contributed to 17 goals in 21 appearances in all competitions this season.
During the summer, when Yamal was celebrating his 17th birthday and win Euro 2024He was the subject of great interest from Paris Saint-Germain. As later confirmedBarcelona received a world record bid of €250m (£207m) from the French champions during the tournament.
Barcelona categorically rejected the extraordinary tenderthat was not the one from PSG first try to keep Yamal away from Catalonia.
Yamal’s current contract only runs until the summer of 2026, but comes with a €1bn release clause (£829m), a figure even PSG will struggle to meet. However, they have remained Talks about a new deal with a new salary reflect the striker’s elevated status within the team.
When asked about the issue this week, Yamal’s agent Jorge Mendes stated: “Yes, of course Lamine Yamal will sign a new contract with Barcelona,” quoted by Fabrizio Romano. “It’s going to happen.”
Current estimates suggest that Yamal earns a relatively modest weekly salary, around €32,000 (£26,000). That figure is believed to be comparable to BarcelonaThere are other academy graduates who have yet to sign new terms, but they pale in comparison to most of the other senior members of the team. Even Pau Cubarsi, who is still staying at the club’s accommodation in La Masia, earns more than twice as much as Yamal.
The teenager will have unwanted time on the sidelines to focus on contract negotiations. Barcelona could be left without Yamal for a month after injuring his ankle during Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Leganés. After a poor run (most of which has come in Yamal’s absence), Barcelona’s advantage in The LeagueThe summit has disappeared.
