Lamine Yamal signs a new contract with a salary that will make you scream.

Barça wonderkid Lamine Yamal has officially signed a new deal to stay at FC Barcelona until June 2031, securing his status as one of the club’s highest-paid stars.

FC Barcelona announced Tuesday, May 27 that 17-year old winger Lamine Yamal has renewed his contract through the end of 2030/2031. The deal includes a net salary of around €20 million per season, with performance-based bonuses that could push it even higher. The renewal puts to rest speculation over the teen’s future amid rumoured interest from major clubs, including a reported €200 million offer from PSG and a €275 million offer from Manchester City.

Lamine Yamal: Cornerstone of Barça’s future

Yamal’s new contract will keep him at Barcelona until his 24th birthday. Joan Laporta, club president, oversaw the signing of the contract at Spotify Camp Nou. Jorge Mendes was also in attendance. After months of negotiations behind the scenes, Barcelona wanted to show Yamal’s increasing importance to their team.

According to Marca, Yamal’s buyout clause remains set at €1 billion, reaffirming his position as one of the few “non-transferable” players in the squad.

Barcelona, despite having a valid contract until 2026 chose to speed up the renewal process and adjust his salary and other clauses to his elite status.

Marca reported that Deco, the sporting director of the club, said “Lamine did not ask to be the most-paid player in the squad. It’s just not his priority.”

Lamine Yamal: The Rise of Lamine

Yamal made his first-team debut in April 2023 under then-coach Xavi Hernández, before even turning 16. Yamal has played over 100 times since, and has become an important part of the Barcelona team as well the Spanish national squad.

The list of his achievements is impressive.

• 2 La Liga titles
• 1 Copa del Rey
• 1 Spanish Super Cup
• 1 UEFA European Championship
• Golden Boy Award

His outstanding performances during the 2024/2025 football season has confirmed his place among the world’s elite. 20minutos “One of the greatest footballers in history” is how many people describe him.

Barcelona’s desire to build their squad around local talent is reflected in the decision to secure Yamal’s future. Yamal has been identified as one of the most important assets for the club, both on the field and off.

Catalan clubs has turned down numerous offers of the teenager as they consider him irreplaceable.

With his €20 million-a-year contract now confirmed, Barça fans can look forward to seeing Lamine Yamal light up games until at least 2031.

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