Lamine Yamal’s agent reveals big contract update
Super agent Jorge Mendes has revealed that Lamine Yamal will “of course” sign a new deal with Barcelona.
Yamal was not alive for the launch of the first iPhone but has already established himself as a technical leader in Barcelona. The heir to the throne of Lionel Messi – according to the Argentine himself – has already contributed directly to 17 goals in 21 appearances in all competitions this season.
During the summer, when Yamal celebrated his 17th birthday and win Euro 2024he was the subject of great interest from Paris Saint-Germain. How later confirmedBarcelona received a world record bid of €250m (£207m) from the French champions during the tournament.
Barcelona flatly rejected the extraordinary offerwhich was not from PSG first attempt to attract Yamal away from Catalonia.
Yamal’s current contract only runs until the summer of 2026, but has a €1bn (£829m) buyout clause, a figure that even PSG will struggle to meet However, talks are ongoing over a new deal with a new salary reflecting the striker’s elevated status within the squad.
When asked about the matter this week, Yamal’s agent, Jorge Mendes, stated: “Yes, of course Lamine Yamal will sign a new deal in Barcelona,” he was quoted as saying. Fabrizio Romano. “It will happen.”
Current estimates suggest that Yamal earns a relatively modest weekly salary of around €32,000 (£26,000). This figure is believed to be comparable BarcelonaThe other academy graduates who are yet to sign new terms but pale in comparison to most of the other senior members of the squad. Even Pau Cubarsi, who still stays at La Masia club accommodation, earns more than twice as much as Yamal.
The teenager will have unwanted time on the sidelines to focus on contract negotiations. Barcelona could be without Yamal for a month after injuring his ankle during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Leganés. After a terrible run of form, most of which has taken place in Yamal’s absence, Barcelona lead the The Leaguethe top of has disappeared.
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