Rising Star Lamine Yamal Commits to Barcelona Through 2031
Barcelona has secured the future of their young sensation Lamine Yamal by signing him to a new contract running until 2031, the Spanish giants confirmed on Tuesday, May 27. Originally set to expire in 2026, the club fast-tracked the extension this summer to lock in the promising talent.
The official announcement highlighted that Yamal signed his fresh deal at the club’s headquarters, in the presence of Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta, first vice president Rafa Yusta, and sporting director Anderson Luis de Souza, better known as Deco.
This contract renewal signals the strength and ambition of Barcelona’s current project. Yamal, who made his first-team debut on April 29, 2023, at just 15 years old, has swiftly taken the football world by storm. Hailing from Matar, near Barcelona, his early exploits have already etched his name in the club’s rich history.
In addition to his extended contract, Yamal is set for a salary boost and will inherit the iconic No. 10 jersey from Ansu Fati, fueling hopes for more silverware after the club’s recent double-winning campaign.
Since bursting onto the scene, Yamal has risen to global stardom, playing a vital role in Spain’s triumph at the European Championship last summer and helping Barcelona secure a domestic treble this season. Over 55 appearances this term, he has netted 18 goals and contributed 25 assists, shining in key fixtures such as the Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan and the crucial LaLiga Clásico against Real Madrid.