Lamine Yamal has proven to be the best young player of all. At 17 years old, he is capable of leading Barça in the Champions League semifinalsand the renewal of his contract is something that concerns the culer fans. At the moment, his contract ends in 2026, and the idea is for him to sign as soon as he reaches the age of majority… during this upcoming July.
COPE Declares Lamine Yamal’s Renewal Closed
After the match between FC Barcelona and Inter, where Lamine Yamal was the best, Miguel Rico revealed on COPE that everything is set for his renewal. Despite having received offers from multiple powerful teams in Europe, the jewel of La Masia has decided to continue for less money wearing the jersey of his beloved Barça.
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Rico has been blunt: “A notarial agreement has been signed. It’s certain, and Mendes wouldn’t even need to intervene. Barça, on its own initiative, should set Lamine’s new salary according to his performance, which will be in the top tier of what is paid at the club“.
In this regard, the aforementioned journalist from COPE has highlighted that the agreement is “for five seasons” and the renewal “is more than secured”… stating that there will be no problem.
Lamine Yamal, the Leader of This Barça
Lamine Yamal, at just 17 years old, has established himself as one of the great promises of soccer and a key figure at Barcelona. In his second season in the elite, he has played 49 matches, scoring 15 goals and providing 24 assists… figures that reflect his impact on the team.
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His outstanding performance in Euro 2024, where he was one of the stars of the champion Spanish team, earned him the Best Young Player award of the tournament. Additionally, he was awarded the Kopa Trophy for the best under-21 footballer in the world, becoming the youngest winner in the history of this recognition.
At the 2024 Ballon d’Or gala, Lamine Yamal made history by entering the Top-10 of the prestigious award, surpassing Mbappé as the youngest player to achieve it. With his talent, maturity, and determination, Lamine Yamal not only leads Barça but also emerges as a future Ballon d’Or winner.
