Jorge Mendes gets 'wet' again about the renewal of Lamine Yamal with Barça

The FC Barcelona has Lamine Yamal, one of the most special and coveted young talents in the world. Hailing from Rocafonda, at just 17 years old, he is already seen as a potential candidate to be considered the best player in the world in the near future. His nascent career is already filled with a significant number of individual achievements, such as the Kopa Trophy from France Football and the Tuttosport Golden Boy, both awarding the best under-21 player in the world. Furthermore, he has added a major collective accolade by winning a Euro Cup with the Spanish national team.

What is most surprising about Lamine Yamal is the speed with which he became a fundamental pillar in Barcelona's setup. In the 2024-25 season, he has showcased his value beyond statistics, with a notable performance of six goals and 12 assists. His mere presence conditions the opponent's style of play, proving vital for the Blaugrana, as evidenced during his absence (grade 1 anterior tibiofibular ligament injury).

It's not surprising that Barcelona desires to have Lamine Yamal on board for much longer, considering him the linchpin of their new major sports project. His current contract with the Catalan team extends until 2026, the maximum allowed for a minor. A contract extension (with suitable financial terms) until 2030 is expected once he reaches legal age.

Lamine Yamal's Renewal

Regarding his renewal, Jorge Mendes, his agent, has expressed optimism about the process. In statements to Sky Sports in Dubai, prior to the Globe Soccer Awards where Lamine Yamal is nominated for best player, forward, and emerging player, the Portuguese agent affirmed: "Certainly, Lamine Yamal will renew soon, he must stay at Barcelona. I can't tell you if it will be in a month or two, but it will definitely happen."

It's worth remembering that when recently questioned about the matter at the awards ceremony by Tuttosport, where Lamine Yamal secured the Golden Boy 2024 and he was crowned the best agent of 2024, the Portuguese representative emphatically stated: "Of course, he will renew with Barça. Lamine belongs to Barça and will sign the new contract."

Jorge Mendes's Praise for the Forward's Spectacular 2024

Returning to his conversation with 'Sky Sports' in Dubai, Jorge Mendes didn't hesitate to praise Lamine Yamal for his splendid 2024 and asked for patience as he recovers from his current injury. "The truth is that last season Lamine was phenomenal. For me and many others, he was the best player in the world last year, both with Spain and with FC Barcelona. He is a player completely different from all the others: he knows what he needs for his future, he is a balanced guy, and I believe he is ready to be at the top for many years. Now, he is recovering from the injury, he must be patient and will soon return to the team," he concluded.