17yrs Old Lamine Yamal Signs New Barcelona Deal Until 2031

Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal signed a new contract with FC Barcelona on Tuesday, extending his stay at the club until 2031 and becoming one of the Catalan giants’ highest-paid players.

The 17-year-old winger, known for his flair, creativity, and long-range curling strikes, played a key role in helping his boyhood club secure a domestic treble comprising La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.

Yamal, who made his senior debut in 2023 under then-manager Xavi Hernández at the age of just 15, delivered standout performances in both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan, matches that generated significant attention.

However, Barcelona were narrowly defeated 7–6 on aggregate, prolonging their wait for European glory.

Yamal’s new contract, which runs until he turns 24, includes various performance-based bonuses, including one for winning the Ballon d’Or, along with a substantial salary increase.

His contract renewal follows recent extensions signed by team-mate Raphinha and new head coach Hansi Flick.

Before breaking into the first team during the 2023–24 season, Yamal was a standout talent in Barcelona’s famed youth academy, La Masia.

“Barcelona and Lamine Yamal have reached a deal to extend his contract to June 30, 2031.

“Lamine Yamal’s renewal is a demonstration of the solidity of Barca’s project. His emergence on to the world football scene is like few others, and it began with his debut on April 29, 2023, still at the age of 15,” Barcelona said in a statement