At only 17 years old, Lamine Yamal continues to make a name for himself. Crowned best young player of the moment after winning the Golden Boy trophy, the FC Barcelona winger continues to impress. But while the whole of Europe is watching his every move, the question of his future was asked to his agent, Jorge Mendes, on the sidelines of the ceremony in Italy this Monday.
The Portuguese agent, known for his ability to maintain suspense, was clear… or almost: “Of course he will extend his contract at Barça, Lamine is from Barça”, he declared to the Catalan media. A confidence that is reassuring, while his contract currently runs until June 2026. However, in a world where rising stars attract desire, nothing is ever completely set in stone.
Yamal, a slowed talent but promised a golden future
This release comes as Lamine Yamal has just experienced a hard blow. Injured on Sunday during the match against Leganes, the Barça winger will be away from the field for around three weeks. A forced break for someone who is already one of the greatest hopes in football, author of remarkable performances during the last Euro.
Winner of the Kopa trophy, Lamine Yamal embodies this new golden generation which fascinates observers. In Barcelona, the ambition is clear: to lock down the Catalan nugget in the face of constant pressure from rival clubs. It remains to be seen whether this extension promised by Mendes will be as solid as the hopes placed in him.
