Barcelona secures future with Yamal's contract extension until 2031
The FC Barcelona star has decided to extend his contract with the club where he grew up. Lamine Yamal did not celebrate this event with a special photo session because his beloved grandmother would be missing from it.
It was a successful season for Lamine Yamal and his teammates, as they clinched several trophies in Spain. FC Barcelona won the national championship, the King's Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup. The only accolade missing for the Pride of Catalonia was a Champions League victory. In an exciting semi-final, they couldn't get past Inter Milan.
As promised, FC Barcelona began extending contracts at the end of the season. One of the most significant signings was that of Lamine Yamal. The Spain international is no longer just an up-and-coming talent but a fully-fledged star of European football.
Lamine Yamal extended his contract until 2031, a five-year extension compared to the previous agreement. There is much to suggest that this still young player will become an iconic figure for FC Barcelona.
The information about the contract extension was conveyed without a special photo session, and Lamine Yamal disagreed with not having it due to his grandmother's absence.
The player's grandmother, Fatima, could not fly to Barcelona, and the athlete, who is very close to her, stated that an incomplete photo session without his closest people is unacceptable.
FC Barcelona did not forego celebrating the signing of the contract with Lamine Yamal. The ceremony will take place on 13th July, on the player's 18th birthday. Then, the club's authorities will present him with a shirt featuring the number "10".
According to Catalan media reports, Lamine Yamal will now earn 20 million euros per season. The contract includes a release clause that could be activated by a potential buyer. However, it amounts to a billion euros. Lamine Yamal is the latest player to extend his contract with the club, following Inigo Martinez and Raphinha.
