FC Barcelona is ready to take an important step into the future with the signing of its young talent Lamine Yamal. Despite being 16 years old, the youth player has already agreed the terms of his first professional contract with the Catalan club thanks to the skilful negotiations of his agent Jorge Mendes. The close relationship between Mendes and Barça president Joan Laporta has paved the way for an agreement that is taken for granted even though it has not yet been officially signed.
Lamine Yamal’s renewal gives cause for optimism at the Camp Nou as it is based on a long-term vision. Both the club and the player and his representative have discussed the possibility of signing him for the next seven years, which shows the confidence that Barcelona has in the talent of this young striker.
The process to complete this deal will take place in several steps. Since Lamine is still a minor, current law only allows him to sign contracts with a term of up to three years. Consequently, the striker will sign a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2026. But what’s most exciting is what will happen at the end of the second season in 2025, when Lamine turns 18 and can sign. long-term contracts. At this point, he is expected to extend his relationship with the club for another five years, until he turns 24 in 2030.
Although an official date for the signing of the contract has not yet been announced, it is expected to be set in the coming days, depending on the coordination of the agendas of Joan Laporta, Deco (who will be presented as the new sporting director). and Jorge Mendes. , the representative of Lamine Yamal.