Under contract with Barça until June 2026, Lamine Yamal has no shortage of courtiers. His agent Jorge Mendes spoke about his future this Monday.
A recent offer of 250 million euros, according to FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta; a release clause of one billion euros… Lamine Yamal is already panicking the market without even having set foot there. A pure product of La Masia, rocked from his first days by a certain Lionel Messi, the 17-year-old promises to break many records soon.
As early as next summer? The question arises as the person concerned reaches the end of his contract in June 2026. The rumor is therefore rife – especially since the prodigy, admittedly often injured this season, displays remarkable statistics (6 goals and 12 assists in 21 matches in all competitions). And yet…
Yamal in the footsteps of Neymar
However, this Monday the man who manages the interests of the Spanish nugget – the very influential Jorge Mendes – was very clear on the subject: “ Of course he will extend his contract with Barça… Lamine, he is from Barça! », Said the most famous player agent on the sidelines of the Golden Boy ceremony.
Winner of the trophy awarded each year to the most promising footballer, Lamine Yamal was not present on this occasion but the Blaugrana wisp still sent a message to the audience: “ I imagine myself in Barcelona, to win as much as possible, especially the Champions League with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain. The president is always happy when we win but even if we don't win, he always helps us by giving us great support. He says I remind him when Neymar arrived… He's one of the best players to ever play for Barcelona, one of my idols, I hope to do as well as him. »
