Lamine Yamal has signed a new long-term contract spanning six (6) years with Barcelona until 2031, the Spanish champions announced on Tuesday.
Yamal’s previous deal was due to expire in 2026 and the Catalan club had made tying him down to longer terms a priority this summer.
Sporting director Deco said extending Yamal’s contract would be “the best signing” the club have made in years, while president Joan Laporta said the 17-year-old deserved “special treatment.”
According to ESPN, the new deal includes a significant pay rise, corresponding to his status in coach Hansi Flick’s team, although how much he earns will also depend on a series of incentives and bonuses included in the agreement.
Yamal made his team debut as a 15-year-old in 2023 and has quickly emerged as one of the best players in the world, helping Spain win the European Championship last summer and playing a key role as Barça won a domestic treble this season.
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