At only 17, Lamine Yamal has just marked the history of FC Barcelona. The phenomenon, considered as the greatest talent of the Masia since Lionel Messi, reached an agreement with its club to extend its contract until 2030. A decision which closes months of negotiations and buries the hopes of European giants, including the Real Madrid.
A historic contract for the “raw diamond” of Barça
Currently linked to Barça until 2026 with a release clause of one billion euros, Yamal will formalize its extension from the age of 18 on July 13. According to the daily Sport, the agreement provides for a significant increase in his salary, up to his status as a first team. All the games – club, player of the player and agent Jorge Mendes – validated the terms, sealing a relationship of trust despite the club's financial turbulence.
Yamal, the hidden plan of Barça to dominate the next decade.
Mendes in Florentino: “Yamal is not for sale”
If Liverpool, Manchester City and PSG tried their luck, Real Madrid was the most insistent. Florentino Pérez, president of Real, would have approached Mendes to test a possible transfer. The answer was final: “Lamine will never leave Barça”, decided the Portuguese agent. A position reinforced by the player's declarations: ” I like this club, I don't see myself nowhere else ”, he repeated, extinguishing all speculation.
With 11 goals and 14 assists this season, Yamal confirms her excellent Euro with La Roja and embodies the future of Barça more than ever. Its loyalty, in a market where young stars are courted, sends a strong message: La Masia remains an unassailable pool. It remains to be seen if the club will be able to build a team at its height …
