After completing his new contract with FC Barcelona on 27 May, which extends until June 2031, Lamine Yamal returns to the offices in Spotify Camp Nou this afternoon for a repeat of the signing ceremony – this time is accompanied by his entire family.
With the original signing, two key figures were in the life of the Young Forward-his grandmother Fátima and his brother Keyne-Deputy, making this follow-up, particularly useful.
Although the new contract of Yamal officially came into force last Sunday, she and his 18th birthday and made him one of the best-paid players in the team because of his considerable impact despite his youth-the symbolic photo with the “2031” sweater next to club president Joan Laporta will be taken for the first time today.
The event is planned for the afternoon, because Yamal will first train with his teammates in Ciutat Esportiva during the fourth session of the week, after the Monday training and the double session of Tuesday.
The most important highlight of today's ceremony will be the official confirmation that Lamine Yamal will wear the number 10 shirt this next season, after the departure of Ansu Fati on loan as Monaco.
Prior to the preseason, Lamine was already suggested on this movement on Instagram by placing photos on different days of legendary Barça number 10S – Maradona, Ronaldinho and Messi. An iconic image contained a young Yamal as a baby bathed by Lionel Messi, a symbolic nod to his inheritance of the shirt.
Although today's event will be private, including the presence of his family, President Joan Laporta and sports director Deco, Yamal will share his first comments about the renewal with the official media of the club.
FC Barcelona is also working on a plan for the Young Forward to speak briefly with selected press members who regularly cover the club. If it continues, it will not be a traditional press conference, but the setting would still be a deviation from the usual practices of the club.
By securing the renewal of Lamine Yamal, Barça ensures the long -term presence of his rising star over the next six years.