Lamine Yamal, XXL contract with Barça

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lamine Yamal, Barça's big announcement

The FC Barcelona prodigy has extended his contract with the Catalan club until 2026. His release clause now amounts to 1 billion euros.

It’s a big day for FC Barcelona. The Catalan club has announced the contract extension of its new jewel, Lamine Yamal. The 16-year-old Spanish prodigy is now linked with the Blaugranas until 2026, with a release clause set at 1 billion euros.

Arriving at La Masia at the age of 7, from a Catalan club, CF La Torreta, Lamine Yamal completed all his classes in the Barça training center. He made his first team debut at the age of 15 years, 9 months and 16 days, against Betis in La Liga, on April 29, 2023, becoming the youngest player in the history of FC Barcelona.

This season, he played all 8 La Liga matches played by Xavi’s team, while making his first appearance in the Champions League. A phenomenon of precocity, Lamine Yamal is also the youngest player to have been called up for the Spanish selection, at 16 years and 57 days, against Georgia (7-1). Scorer that day, he made history as the youngest scorer in the history of La Roja. The rest will continue to be written with Barça and Spain.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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