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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Teenage Barca star Yamal signs new contract to 2031
Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal signed a new contract until 2031 with the Catalan giants on Tuesday after a spectacular season. The 17-year-old winger is already one of the club's key players and helped them land a domestic treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. 'Barcelona and Lamine Yamal have reached a deal to extend his contract to June 30, 2031,' said the Catalan club in a statement. 'Lamine Yamal's renewal is a demonstration of the solidity of Barca's project. His emergence on to the world football scene is like few others, and it began with his debut on April 29, 2023, still at the age of 15.' Spanish media reported the new deal make s him one of Barcelona's best p a i d players. After triumphi n g a t Euro 2024 with Spain last summer, Yamal scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists in 55 matches across all competitions during a sensational campaign.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Teenage Barca star Yamal signs new contract to 2031
Barcelona's Spanish forward Lamine Yamal has penned a new deal with the Catalan giants after a superb season. Photo: AFP Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal signed a new contract until 2031 with the Catalan giants on Tuesday after a spectacular season. The 17-year-old winger is already one of the club's key players and helped them land a domestic treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. "Barcelona and Lamine Yamal have reached a deal to extend his contract to June 30, 2031," said the Catalan club in a statement. "Lamine Yamal's renewal is a demonstration of the solidity of Barca's project. His emergence on to the world football scene is like few others, and it began with his debut on April 29, 2023, still at the age of 15." Spanish media reported the new deal makes him one of Barcelona's best paid players. After triumphing at Euro 2024 with Spain last summer, Yamal scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists in 55 matches across all competitions during a sensational campaign. Operating on the right flank and a prodigious dribbler, Yamal's skill and speed contributed greatly to Barca netting 102 league goals this season as they reclaimed the crown from rivals Real Madrid. Yamal, who came through the club's feted La Masia youth academy and is often compared to all-time Barcelona great Lionel Messi, made his debut in 2023 under Xavi Hernandez at just 15. By the end of the 2023-24 campaign he had emerged as the team's main attacking weapon, the bright spot in a poor campaign where Barca finished empty-handed. Following his exploits at the Euros, Yamal fitted Flick's attacking style to perfection and adding more consistency, showed he has become one of the world's best players. Yamal put in two brilliant Champions League semi-final performances against Inter Milan but his team were edged 7-6 on aggregate and must wait to end their European drought. "I will keep my promise and I will bring (the Champions League trophy) to Barcelona, we will not stop until we get it," pledged Yamal after the game. Despite his youth the winger has already played over 100 times for Barcelona. Yamal, who turns 18 in July, follows team-mate Raphinha and coach Flick in signing contact extensions in the last few days. Spanish media report his contract includes various bonuses for different achievements, including winning the Ballon d'Or, as well as a significant pay rise. Yamal is a candidate to win the trophy for the world's best player this year.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Yamal signs new 6-yr deal with Barca
PA Media/dpa London Barcelona's teenage phenomenon Lamine Yamal has signed a new contract until 2031. The forward, who does not turn 18 until July, made his debut in April 2023 aged just 15 but has already become an integral part of the club's success. He helped Barca to the LaLiga, Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey treble and was a driving force in their journey to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Yamal, who joined the club's academy aged seven, has already made 106 appearances - becoming the club's youngest player to reach a century of games. He has scored 25 goals, while also becoming the youngest goalscorer in all three domestic competitions. With Spain last summer, he became the youngest player to appear and score at a European Championship before their victory in the final, the day after his 17th birthday, made him the youngest winner of a major international tournament. He topped the assist rankings with four, scored the goal of the tournament and went on to win the Kopa Trophy for best under-21 player at the Ballon d'Or awards.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Barcelona Secure Young Star on Record-Breaking Deal Until 2031
Lamine Yamal Signs Record Deal as Barcelona Secure Their Future New Era Built Around a Teen Star In an era of financial instability and uncertainty at Barcelona, securing the future of Lamine Yamal represents not just smart business but cultural reinforcement. As reported by The Athletic, the 17-year-old prodigy has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at Camp Nou until 2031 — a landmark moment for the club and a declaration of intent in European football. Advertisement 'Lamine Yamal's future at Barcelona has been secured,' The Athletic states. 'The dazzling teenager has signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at the club until 2031. The contract is active from now, rather than when Yamal turns 18 on July 13, and it puts him alongside the squad's top earners such as Robert Lewandowski.' Barcelona's project under Hansi Flick and Deco is clear: retain the club's brightest talents and build around them. In Yamal's case, this meant an unprecedented financial package. His base salary for 2024-25 was around €3 million — that has now been multiplied by ten. 'According to sources involved in the negotiations, his base salary will be set at around €30m a year before tax,' The Athletic reported. 'Throw in all the performance-related bonuses and signing bonuses, and this would take Yamal above Lewandowski to become Barcelona's top earner.' Agent Leverage and Club Strategy The role of super-agent Jorge Mendes was instrumental in shaping this deal. With previous dealings involving Alejandro Balde, Ansu Fati, and notably the failed extensions for Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, Mendes entered negotiations with leverage and foresight. His involvement ensured the talks were 'quick and straight to the point.' Advertisement Barcelona's president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco found a structure that appeased both financial regulation and the teenager's rightful status. 'The salary needs to match the importance of the player in the team, no matter the age he has. He is a special case and needs special treatment,' Laporta told Catalan broadcaster TV3. Photo: IMAGO On-Pitch Performance Matches Off-Pitch Value Yamal's season under Flick has been nothing short of exceptional. He scored 18 goals and added 21 assists as Barcelona lifted both La Liga and the Copa del Rey. More than numbers, he offered reliability, fearlessness, and a spark that echoed past generations of Camp Nou brilliance. Advertisement 'Fear while playing the game? I left all my fears in the park of my neighbourhood, back in Mataro, a while ago,' the teenager said ahead of the Champions League semi-final. 'As long as I keep winning, haters can't say anything to me.' He is also now a beacon for brand partnerships. Adidas, recognising his global appeal, made him a central figure of their future, even invoking Lionel Messi to help convince him to join over rival brand Nike. Deal Reflects More Than Just Talent The magnitude of this agreement — expected to reach just shy of €40 million per year — is historic. Not just for its size, but for what it represents. Yamal is the face of post-Messi Barcelona. Unlike other La Masia graduates whose contracts triggered automatic extensions at 18, such as Pau Cubarsi, Yamal's new terms were redesigned well in advance. Advertisement Even so, comparisons with Messi's 2017 contract, which rose above €100 million annually, linger. But this is not about emulating the past — it's about safeguarding the future. And for all of the club's struggles, this deal signals stability and ambition. Our View – EPL Index Analysis This feels like more than just a contract extension — it's a statement of identity. In an age when talent is commodified and young stars are often lured by fast money or Premier League lights, Lamine Yamal has chosen Barça. That loyalty is mutual, but so too is the belief in his extraordinary ceiling. Some fans may question the scale of the financial package — €30 million a year for a 17-year-old is not small change — but those inside Camp Nou know how pivotal Yamal already is. The numbers are eye-watering, yes, but so is his impact. Advertisement There's a sense of pride in how the club has handled this. Yamal didn't push for the highest wage, his camp did, and rightly so. 'Lamine himself has not asked that,' Deco stated. The club is simply rewarding brilliance, planning ahead, and sending a message to rivals: their future isn't up for grabs. Yamal's 2023/24 campaign was reminiscent of the teenage Messi — not just in numbers but in maturity and vision. To have this deal finalised before the Euros and his summer break shows professionalism, clarity, and care. That's all fans have ever wanted from their club. This is Barcelona getting something very right.
Ya Biladi
2 days ago
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Lamine Yamal extends Barcelona contract through 2031
Spanish club Barcelona has extended the contract of their rising star winger, Lamine Yamal, until 2031, the Catalan club announced yesterday. In an official statement, Barcelona — winners of both the league and cup this season — said, «Barcelona and Lamine Yamal have reached an agreement to renew his contract, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2031». The club added, «Renewing Lamine Yamal's contract is a testament to the strength of Barcelona's project. His talent on the global football stage is matched by only a handful of players, a fact that became clear from his very first official match on April 29, 2023, when he was just fifteen years old». Spanish media now consider Yamal one of the highest-paid players at Barcelona following this extension. Yamal's career has skyrocketed in recent months. After helping Spain win the European Championship last summer, he scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists across 55 games last season in all competitions. He has scored 102 goals for the team, delivering consistently impressive performances that have put him among the frontrunners for the Ballon d'Or — the prestigious award handed out annually by the French football magazine France Football. At just seventeen, Yamal is already a key player for Barcelona and played a major role in their Spanish Super Cup victory.
