Lamine Yamal inks 6-year deal with FC Barcelona , to earn $17 million per season
17-year-old Lamine Yamal set the world on fire with his extravagant performances. FC Barcelona has rewarded him with a bumper contract, making him one of the highest earners of the club at such a young age.
Lamine Yamal has officially signed a new contract with his boyhood club, FC Barcelona, until 2031. This comes as a huge boost for Hansi Flick's Barcelona project, with the young player having a crucial role in the team's tactical approach.
The new contract makes Yamal one of the highest earners at the club. According to reports, he will earn $17 million (Rs. 141.7 crores) per season as a base salary, potentially rising to $23 million (Rs. 191.7 crores) with bonuses.
His contract was set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season, and the new contract will keep him for six years at the club. The 17-year-old winger stunned the world with his consistent, majestic performances for Spanish giants FC Barcelona and European champions, Spain. He is currently considered one of the best players in the world while being only 17 years old.
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The La Masia graduate made his FC Barcelona debut at the age of 15 under former manager Xavi's management. Since then, he has become an integral part of the setup, contributing immensely to the attacking department. He scored 18 goals and made 25 assists in 55 appearances for the club in the 2024/2025 season, helping Hansi Flick's Barca win the domestic treble (La Liga, Copa Del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup).
Lamine Yamal's contract renewal is a "demonstration of solidarity", says FC Barcelona
The club spoke highly of how La Masia continues to be an integral part of their management process after renewing 17-year-old Lamine Yamal's contract. They said, "A contract extension for Lamine Yamal is another demonstration of the solidity of the current Bar?a project."
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FC Barcelona wrote about how Lamine Yamal rose from the outskirts of Barcelona to become the face of the club. "The lad from Mataro near Barcelona has exploded onto the stage that is world football with performances that are already part of FC Barcelona history.", they added.
Lamine Yamal has already made 115 appearances for the club, scoring 25 goals. He is the youngest goal scorer in the history of La Liga, the Copa Del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. At the age of 17, he is a multiple title holder, winning two La Liga titles, one Spanish Super Cup and the Copa Del Rey with FC Barcelona while winning the UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain.