There's been a lot of talk these last few days about Lamine Yamal's renewal with Barça. The very young footballer ends his contract in 2026, but the plan is clear: he must sign as soon as he turns 18, potentially having a long-term bond. The key date is Sunday, July 13, when he will be of legal age and can sign his first professional contract.
In this regard, the journalist from El Chiringuito, José Álvarez, has brought to the table the figures being negotiated in this new agreement. The surprise has come since, by signing his new contract, Lamine Yamal will become the highest-paid player in the squad at 18 years old... only surpassed by De Jong and Lewandowski, if they continue at Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal will earn between 7 and 8 million euros net per season, securing a new contract and being the most valued player of FC Barcelona. The confidence in the 17-year-old forward is total at Barça, and the plan is for him to become the spearhead of the project in the coming years. Such is the confidence demonstrated by the figures he will earn.
Lamine Yamal, renewal in progress: no fear at Barcelona
All parties are clear that the union between Lamine Yamal and Barça must continue. There is mutual interest, and the new contract will be signed as soon as he is of legal age. Everyone knew his potential, but his early breakthrough has made the figures he will earn exceed those initially expected.
In any case, there will be no problem with his renewal, and the plan is to announce it as soon as he turns 18. New contract, higher salary, a 1 billion euro clause to make it impossible to sign him, and a long-term bond.
No one doubts that this renewal must be closed at all costs, to the point that Barça is preparing a surprise. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that, for the next season, the idea is for Lamine Yamal to become the new '10' of FC Barcelona. It is expected that Ansu Fati will not continue, and no one better than the homegrown player to inherit Messi's number.
Lamine Yamal has become a real goldmine, both on and off the field, and he must be paid as such... Despite being so young.