Lamine Yamal requests a 'top' contract and Barça responds: this is how his renewal is progressing

The file of Lamine Yamal is an absolute priority for FC Barcelona. The future project is built around the figure of the Rocafonda star, and for this reason, the Catalans are already taking steps to secure his renewal. Although the club, as of today, is not under the 1:1 rule due to the VIP seating issue, the expectation is that everything will be resolved by May, and from there, secure the signing of '19'.

The idea of the blue entity is to 'lock him in' for five more years, until June 2030, and the player insists on his firm intention to continue wearing the blue and garnet jersey. However, aware of his role as a star of the first team, the player has expressed to his agent, Jorge Mendes, his desire to sign a new commitment that matches his status in the blue and garnet squad and internationally.

Barça will offer Lamine a star salary

This message has been conveyed by the Portuguese representative to the Catalans, and at Can Barça, they have not put a single 'but' to Lamine's requests, being 100% willing to meet his demands. The institution is clear that the player is the pillar upon which they must build the future of the team, and for this reason, he will be included in a group of players who, soon, will be at the top of the salary scale, alongside figures like Raphinha, Pedri, and Gavi.

Currently, Yamal would earn a figure close to 1.67 million euros annually, a modest amount for a player who, at just 17 years old, is already an undisputed starter under Hansi Flick and has led Spain in Euro 2024.

Therefore, the club is working on a contract that will catapult him to the salary elite of the squad, earning an estimated salary between 7 and 10 million euros per season, although a higher figure is not ruled out. This economic leap is not only a reward for his talent but a strategic necessity, since, both for his market value and his contribution and sporting influence, Lamine is the most valuable asset of the blaugrana entity.

The Premier League would be on the lookout for Lamine

Although Yamal has declared on numerous occasions his love for Barça, Manchester City and Liverpool are not giving up. According to Catalan media, both clubs are closely monitoring the negotiations for his renewal, waiting for any financial stumble from the culé institution that would give them a window to sign him.

Due to his 1 billion clause, the only hope for the English teams is that the talks stall and Lamine does not renew before 2026, leaving him within reach in the upcoming transfer markets. A practically impossible scenario, since in the past the player has already rejected the siren songs of the Premier and PSG. His priority is clear: to be a legend of the club he loves. For the culés, this is music to their ears; for the rivals, a nightmare.