The Spanish attacker Lamine Yamal on Tuesday renewed his contract with FC Barcelona until 2031, After a spectacular season in which he has been the protagonist in the achievement of LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
“FC Barcelona and Lamine Yamal have reached an agreement for the renewal of their contract, which will link to the club Until June 30, 2031“The Catalan entity said in a statement.
The 17 -year end is already one of the key pieces of the set trained by Hansi Flick.
After triumphing in the 2024 Eurocup with Spain last summer boreal, Yamal scored 18 goals and distributed 25 assists in 55 games among all competitions during this season.
A salary at the height of the best paid in Barcelona
According to the Spanish press, the new agreement makes it one of the best paid players in Barcelona, by about 15 million euros per year (US $ 17 million).
Located in the right wing, Yamal’s ability and speed were key for Barça to score 102 goals in the domestic championship, snatching the title to Real Madrid.
Yamal, who formed in the famous academy La Masía del Club and that often It is compared to the Argentine star Lionel MessI, debuted in 2023 under the baton of Xavi Hernández with only 15 years.
“The renewal of Lamine Yamal is a demonstration of the strength of the Culer project. His is an appearance as few are remembered in the world football scene, which began with the debut on April 29, 2023, still with 15 years,” said the Barca club.
“Since that day, Rocafonda’s has only growing in importance without neglecting his fun, brave and uncomplexed style,” Barsa explained in its statement.
– Candidate for the Golden Ball –
At the end of the last 2023-24 campaign, it was erected as the main offensive weapon of the team, the only positive note to a course without titles.
With Flick in front, Yamal fit perfectly in the attack style of the German coachwho also gave more prominence to the Polish Robert Lewandowski and recovered for the cause of Brazilian Raphinha, who also ended this season in a state of grace.
Yamal’s explosion has made him one of the best players in the world and firm candidate to win the Golden Ball.
Besides, The young canterano had two brilliant performances in the semifinals of the Champions League Against Inter Milan, although his team ended up losing 7-6 in the global calculation.
“I will fulfill my promise and bring it to Barcelona,” he wrote on his social networks after the elimination in San Siro, referring to the long -awaited Champions League.
“We will not stop until we leave this club where it deserves, at the top,” the end influenced after the elimination at the doors of the final. “This year it could not be. We will return, you have no doubt, Culers.”
Despite his young age, since he will turn 18 in July, Yamal has played 106 times for Barsa.
This renewal comes after Raphinha and Flick also extended their contracts with Barcelona last week.
The Spanish media also report that the new contract of the young man includes bonus for different achievements, including winning the Golden Ball, as well as a significant increase in salary.