The future is now. After months of intense negotiations, Barcelona officially extended Lamine Yamal's contract until June 2031, so that one of the brightest stars in La Masia was obtained well before his 18th birthday.
Larified in Rocafonda, the young winger – who often remembers that he has lost his fear in the parks of Mataró, signed the first “mega contract” of his career and propells him to the upper layers of the club's salary structure.
Lamine Yamal's new salary and buyout -details withdrawn
Although specific details remain confidential, the market value of Yamal, estimated at $ 195 million by transfer market, underlines its rising status. Barcelona in particular has implemented a new policy to keep his buy -out clause unknown – in contrast to his earlier amazing clause of $ 1.08 billion.
“The process is never easy,” Barça President Joan Laporta admitted last week in an interview when he was asked about the renewal of the No. 19. Although the negotiations seemed easy to externally, internal complexities -especially Yamal's Breakout versions of the latest euros seemed to expectations. Barcelona has forced his rapid turnout to invest much more than initially expected, at least for this first contract extension.
Lamine Yamal: a global icon
The meteoric rise of Lamine Yamal was downright spectacular. After he has won the Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy Award, he is now a leader for the Ballon d'Or – considering his status as a global football brand and one of Barcelona's key figures. His unforgettable season is characterized by decisive performances in every Clásico, which strengthens Barça's new dominance about Real Madrid.
The impact of Yamal has gone beyond Spain, making waves throughout Europe. His exciting display against Inter Milan in the Champions League left an indelible mark on fans. In the first stage, he scored a great goal and made an almost magical game along the goal line, only to be refused by Yann Sommer and the Lat-a effort that could have been the goal of the season. The second stage saw him brought down by Henrikh Mkhitaryan in a flagrant fine-worthy challenge, although referee Szymon Marciniak ruled the controversially outside the framework.
The Dawn of a New Era: Lamine Yamal as a Franchisester of Barcelona
With its explosive turnout now unmistakably, Lamine Yamal steps into this next chapter as the Franchise player of Barcelona. At the age of only 17, he has shown remarkable adulthood and leadership and his teammates often put forward at crucial moments during the season. His performances on the field have convinced Barça that he is the cornerstone for which they have to build their future – a vision that will form the planning of the club.
From now on the team will virtually rotate around Yamal, which will be viewed in a new light – no longer just a prodigy, but a leader. Laporta has recognized the dedication of the club to create a “comfortable environment” for him, a stunning responsibility for someone who still turns 18.
And for those who are attracted to the intrigues of tradition and symbolism, there will be one more question – will his renewal come up with a New Jersey number? Will he exchange no. 19 for the legendary no. 10, previously worn by Ansu Fati and forever associated with Lionel Messi? Regardless of the number on his back, Yamal does not need extra fanfare to have an impact. He already writes his own legend.
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