Lamine Yamal and his renewal with FC Barcelona: all the details of his new contract

The Sports Management of Barça not only has the arduous task of combing the market for reinforcements on its agenda but also to keep the main players it already has in the squad. The latest renewal has been that of Gavi, and recently it was Pedri and Ronald Araujo's turn. One of the top priorities now is Lamine Yamal, the diamond that has blossomed and taken over the azulgrana attack.

Lamine is living a dream under Hansi Flick. Overnight, a generational talent has emerged with which the culé fans see the possibility of reigning again in European football in the coming seasons. And with what this entails, Barcelona prioritizes doing everything possible to ensure that the player remains in the azulgrana discipline for as long as possible.

How much money does Lamine Yamal earn?

Barça is finalizing the renewal of Lamine. The club is clear that it must update his contract this season, as since the last extension was made official, his annual salary is around 1.67 million euros. The winger signed until 2026, the maximum allowed by law for minors.

There is already a preliminary agreement between the two parties. Deco then took the opportunity to close a pre-agreement to extend that bond until 2030, but the new contract will not be signed until the player turns 18 (on July 13, 2025). This declaration of intent is a letter already signed by his parents, Mounir and Sheila Ebana, which will later need to be adjusted to the weight of a player whose market value is already 180 million. And Lamine Yamal will have to sign it for it to be valid.

The current contract of the '19' azulgrana expires in 2026, and the entity wants to cut off any remote possibility of soap operas and headaches regarding this matter. That is why it approaches Lamine's renewal giving the importance that his status in the team deserves. The idea of the azulgrana Sports Management is to build a great future team with this batch of players coming out of La Masía who will have Lamine Yamal as a reference.

Lamine Yamal will be the highest paid

Something that Barça should start accepting if it wants to close the most important operation of all and thus avoid unnecessary problems will be the new salary of the player, undoubtedly the most decisive and important factor of all. Given this scenario, and although some media suggest that the offer from Barcelona would range between 7-8 million euros, it seems absurd to believe that the player will settle for the third-highest salary in the squad, behind Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong.

1. Lamine Yamal is, both football-wise and media-wise, the best player of FC Barcelona and the world. Thus, his new salary will be at the level of superstars, forcing the azulgrana club to make a titanic economic effort if it wants to ensure his continuity and not risk losing him.

In such a context, Laporta and Deco will need to approach negotiations practically and intelligently, securing the deal from the start and avoiding unnecessary risks. There are factors that will inevitably condition the terms and final figures of the agreement, some not precisely in favor of Barça's interests, but Lamine's renewal is so important and strategic for the club that they will have to do whatever it takes. The entity and his agent Jorge Mendes are clear that this improvement must occur.

The signing of his last contract took place on October 2, 2023. Since then, Lamine has become the reference player of Barcelona. He is now earning about one and a half million euros a year. The idea, and this is something that was already discussed in the previous renewal, is that he signs a professional contract upon turning 18 until 2030. And with economic conditions in line with the player's worth.

Which teams want Lamine Yamal?

 

The PSG was willing to pay 200 million for the player's transfer, and that amount even increased at the end of the season. It was a first warning; the next transfer window promises to be dangerous for Barcelona and exciting for the giants of the Premier League, as Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United have expressed a clear interest in signing the talented young player from Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, during the summer.

1. Lamine Yamal has become the object of desire for the top teams in the world, who will not hesitate to interfere in negotiations with million-dollar offers that will exponentially increase the player's valuation and salary.

Despite being only 17 years old, Lamine Yamal is already exceeding all expectations, and it is necessary to guarantee him the conditions to stay and build a career in the Catalan capital. This is the club's intention, so we will have to see how negotiations progress until a definitive agreement is reached.

Lamine Yamal and Barça of the future

Lamine Yamal is the man of the moment, and if he continues at this level, many consider him a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or. The culé entity is putting all the machinery at his disposal, and the player is not disappointed. A few months ago, the azulgrana star visited "El Hormiguero" and Lamine mentioned Nico Williams, expressing his desire to play alongside him someday: "I would really like to, but it doesn't depend on me." But he also sent a message to the club: “There is always talk of bringing in new players. But I think it is very important to talk with those who are here.” At Can Barça, they took note.

1. Lamine Yamal has declared many times his love for Barça. At the beginning of January, he made it clear that "I don't know when the contract will be signed, but it will be soon. Barça is the club of my life, I hope to renew and stay as long as possible. I want to play in La Liga and at Barça. Yes, I am going to renew my contract."

In the offices of Camp Nou, they have worked tirelessly to seal the continuity of Pedri, Gavi, Araujo, and Gerard Martín before February 3, the date when the winter market ends. As soon as the club learned that LaLiga confirmed the return to the 1-1 rule of economic fair play, Deco got to work, demonstrating that for the sporting director of Barcelona, it is also much more important to secure the future of the young culé stars before pursuing other signings.

1. Gavi's Renewal
2. Pedri González's Renewal
3. Ronald Araujo's Renewal
4. Gerard Martín's Renewal
5. Fermín López's Renewal

Although Lamine Yamal's salary is lower than that of the main stars of world football and some of his teammates at FC Barcelona, it is important to consider his youth and the club's focus on a sustainable salary progression. This approach seeks to recognize his talent and potential while maintaining a balanced salary structure.

Salary Comparison with Football Stars

 

Lamine Yamal's new contract, with an estimated salary between 7 and 8 million euros per year, would position him notably in the current football landscape, but it would be far from the main world stars. Below, we present a comparison with the salaries of other prominent figures:

Highest Paid Footballers in the World:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr): 285 million dollars annually.
2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami): 135 million dollars annually.
3. Neymar Jr. (Al Hilal): 110 million dollars annually.
4. Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad): 104 million dollars annually.
5. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): 90 million dollars annually.

Highest Paid Players in LaLiga

1. Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona): 33.33 million euros annually.
2. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): 31.25 million euros annually.
3. David Alaba (Real Madrid): 22.5 million euros annually.
4. Jan Oblak (Atlético de Madrid): 20.83 million euros annually.
5. Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona): 19 million euros annually.

Salaries at FC Barcelona

1. Robert Lewandowski: 33.33 million euros annually.
2. Frenkie de Jong: 19 million euros annually.
3. Ansu Fati: 13.95 million euros annually.
4. Jules Koundé: 13.55 million euros annually.
5. Raphinha: 12.5 million euros annually.

Lamine Yamal's Profile

 

Lamine Yamal has proven to be a fundamental piece for both FC Barcelona and the Spanish National Team, establishing himself as one of the greatest promises in world football. His ability to influence the game at such a young age is a testament to his talent and future potential.

1. Full Name: Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
2. Name in country of origin: لامين يامال نصراوي إبانا
3. Date of Birth/Age: 13/07/2007 (17 years)
4. Place of Birth: Esplugues de Llobregat
5. Nationality: Spain / Equatorial Guinea
6. Family: Father (Morocco), mother (Equatorial Guinea)
7. Height: 1.80 m
8. Position: Forward - Right Winger
9. Foot: Left
10. Agent: Jorge Mendes
11. Current Club: FC Barcelona
12. Signed: 01/07/2023
13. Contract until: 30/06/2026
14. Last renewal: 02/10/2023
15. Clause: 1000 M€
16. Market value: 180 M€
17. Supplier: Adidas
18. National Team: Spain
19. Trophies (FC Barcelona): La Liga 2022/23, Supercopa de España 2024/25
20. Trophies (national team): Euro 2024 (Spain)
21. Awards: Golden Boy 2022 and Kopa Trophy 2022

Lamine Yamal's Statistics

1. Matches (FC Barcelona): 79
2. Goals (FC Barcelona): 17
3. Assists (FC Barcelona): 21
4. International matches/goals: 17 / 3

Trophies / Titles won by Lamine Yamal

1. LaLiga: 2022-2023 (1x Barça)
2. Supercopa de España: 2024-2025 (1x Barça)
3. Euro: 2024 (1x Spanish National Team)

Lamine Yamal's Individual Awards

1. Kopa Trophy: 2024.
2. Golden Boy: 2024
3. Best Young Player Euro: 2024.
4. Top Assister of the Euro: 2024 (4 assists).
5. Eighth place in the Ballon d'Or: 2024.
6. In the FIFA XI: 2024
7. In the Best XI: 2024
8. In the IFFHS XI: 2024
9. La Liga Player of the Month: September 2024.
10. La Liga U-23 Player of the Month: August 2023 and August 2024.
11. La Liga Goal of the Month: March 2024.

Notable Records of Lamine Yamal

1. Youngest starter in LaLiga
2. Youngest assister in LaLiga
3. Youngest goalscorer in LaLiga
4. Youngest (double) goalscorer in LaLiga
5. Youngest debutant and goalscorer with Spain
6. Youngest debutant Euro
7. Youngest assister Euro
8. Youngest goalscorer Euro
9. Youngest debutant Euro qualifying
10. Youngest player in Euro final
11. Youngest player to win Euro
12. Youngest debutant of Barça in Champions
13. Youngest debutant in Champions qualifying
14. Youngest starter in Champions
15. Youngest assister in Champions
16. Youngest goalscorer in Cup
17. Youngest debutant in Supercopa de España
18. Youngest goalscorer in Supercopa de España
19. Youngest player to play El Clásico
20. Youngest goalscorer in El Clásico

The truth is that the continuity of one of the greatest talents to come out of La Masía in recent years will mark the Barcelona agenda sooner rather than later. At just 17 years old, he has broken all existing molds, and in light of such an explosion, the club will have to make a move and close the 'Lamine folder' as soon as possible.