Lamine Yamal signed a contract extension with FC Barcelona until June 2031, establishing himself as a key player in the blaugrana project. At just 18 years old, the forward has already achieved an impressive list of titles that confirm him as one of the current and future faces of international football: two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, one Spanish Super Cup, and the 2024 Euro Cup with Spain.
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Therefore, in an emotional event with his family, leaders, and journalists, the homegrown player officially received the number 10 jersey, which represents the legacy of icons like Messi, Ronaldinho, and Maradona. Regarding this, the striker spoke about the pressure of having this legendary number on his back, saying, “Messi made his path, I will make mine.”
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Lamine Yamal used the number 19 and did not want to use his friend Ansu Fati’s number 10. However, for the next season, the player born in Guinea-Bissau was loaned to Monaco.
Likewise, the club secured his continuity with a million-dollar clause and a salary that places him among the highest-paid footballers, comparable to figures like Lewandowski. His new salary scale reflects the recognition of the impact he has had under Hansi Flick’s guidance, with 18 goals and 25 assists in 55 matches this season. Lamine Yamal will receive an annual base salary of 35 million dollars.
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Yamal has also become a social reference, as his jersey -number 10- is already leading sales in the official store, and Deco, the sporting director of Barcelona, reinforce the message that this renewal is “one of the best operations of the club”.
The star signing of this era is not only about football, but also symbolic, as Barcelona is betting on its youth academy DNA, and with Yamal at the helm, it seems destined to reign in Europe.
His signature not only ensures his presence until 2031, but it represents a beacon of identity and projection. Now, in the near future, historic leagues, Champions, and leadership are what Barça fans expect.