It’s now official: **Lamine Yamal has signed a new long-term contract with Barcelona**, keeping him at the club until **2031**. The deal reflects the 17-year-old’s meteoric rise and cements his place as the cornerstone of Barça’s future.
**Contract Details:**
* **Duration:** 6 years (until 2031)
* **Effective from:** Signing date (before Yamal turns 18 on July 13)
* **Total value (pre-tax):** \~€40 million per year
* **Wage status:** Could become Barça’s **highest-paid player** if all performance bonuses are achieved — surpassing **Lewandowski (€540k/week)** and **de Jong (€308k/week)**.
**Why the Massive Deal?**
* **17 years old**, already a regular starter for club and country
* **2024/25 season stats:** 18 goals, 25 assists in 55 appearances
* **La Masia graduate**, seen as the next iconic player in the mold of Lionel Messi
* Described by Hansi Flick as a “**genius**” and “a talent that comes every 50 years”
**No Doubts About His Future**
Despite interest from clubs like **PSG**, both Yamal and Barcelona were committed to a quick agreement. The extension silences any speculation and signals a new era led by youth and brilliance.
As The Athletic reports, **Barcelona is betting big on their wonderkid** — and based on his performances, it’s hard to argue he doesn’t deserve every cent.
