Lamine Yamal Set to Sign Historic Barcelona Contract, Rejecting Transfer Offers
Barcelona's on the verge of announcing long term contract extension for their rising star Lamine Yamal securing his future at the club until 2030. This move comes as major setback for top European clubs that had been monitoring his progress.
Yamal Rejects Offers & Commits to Barcelona
According to reports, his agent Jorge Mendes has made it clear that Yamal isn't for sale and isn't considering any offers, despite significant interest from several elite european clubs.
A Record Breaking Contract
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reportedly reached full agreement with Yamal’s representatives, the new deal set to be oficially signed in Jul 2025 when the player turns 18 will make him the 3rd highest paid player at the club, behind only Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong. The contract will also include the highest release clause in football history.
Incredible Performances & Rising Value
Since being promoted to the 1st team in 2023 Yamal has scored 11 goal and provided 16 assist boosting his market value to 180 million euro.
Yamal "Leaving Barcelona's Impossible"
In recent interview the spanish prodigy reaffirmed his loyalty to the club:
- “I haven't received any offers and even if someone close to me did, they wouldn’t tell me”
- "Barcelona's the only club I've played for and I find it impossible to leave for another team"
Now that the club's close to securing one of its most promising stars, Barcelona fans can breathe a sigh of relief.