Barcelona is going all in on Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old superstar has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2031, a bold move that locks in the most exciting young player in world football for the long haul. The signing was confirmed on Tuesday with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco present to seal the deal.
Yamal has already had a historic impact at just 17 years old. Since making his debut at 15 in 2023, he’s played 55 games, scored 18 goals, and provided 25 assists. Under new manager Hansi Flick, he helped Barca win the La Liga title, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, becoming central to the team’s success in a standout season.
The numbers behind the new deal are just as jaw-dropping as Yamal’s talent. According to reports, his base salary will jump from around €3 million to €30 million per year before tax, with bonuses and signing fees pushing his total earnings to around €40 million annually. This deal makes him the highest-paid player at the club, surpassing even Robert Lewandowski, who is currently earning €36 million as he enters the final year of his contract.
Yamal’s meteoric rise has already earned him top individual awards like the Golden Boy, the Kopa Trophy and Laureus Breakthrough Athlete of the Year. Despite being just 17, he has already completed two seasons at the top level and is showing no signs of slowing down.
