Lamine Yamal has surprised FC Barcelona fans with his performance during the current season. Although the young winger has not yet turned 18, the Catalan club has decided not to wait any longer and has made his contract renewal official. This way, Yamal will remain linked to Camp Nou until 2031.
Early renewal and terms of the agreement
FC Barcelona considers Lamine Yamal to be one of the most outstanding footballers in the world. For this reason, the board did not hesitate to secure his stay with an early renewal. The agreement was finalized after accepting a series of conditions imposed by the player himself, according to José Álvarez on El Chiringuito.
The signing of the new contract took place at the club's offices, where Joan Laporta met with Yamal and his family. Jorge Mendes, the player's agent, had already agreed on all the details before the meeting. Among the most discussed points was the financial aspect, since there was speculation that Yamal's salary could surpass that of figures such as Lewandowski and De Jong, making him the highest paid in the squad.
The "19.3" controversy and José Álvarez's clarification
The controversy arose when Mounir Nasraoui, Lamine's father, shared a photo with his son on social media after the renewal. What attracted the most attention was the text "19.3" at the top of the image, which caused thousands of comments and speculation about the possible salary of the player once he comes of age, next July 13.
However, José Álvarez clarified on El Chiringuito that Lamine Yamal will not receive 19.3 million euros. The journalist contacted Mounir Nasraoui directly, who took the commotion with humor. According to Álvarez, the "19.3" is not related to the salary, but rather refers to the number Yamal uses (19) and the three titles he has won this season. This explanation is much more logical and fits the reality of the club.
Details of the new contract and actual figures
According to information provided by José Álvarez, the new contract stipulates that Lamine Yamal will receive an initial annual salary of 8 million euros. This amount will increase by two million each season. In addition, the agreement includes significant bonuses for both individual and collective achievements.
Yamal's performance justifies these terms. In the current campaign, he has played 55 official matches, in which he has scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists. With more than 4,500 minutes played at 17 years old, he has established himself as a key piece in Hansi Flick's system and in FC Barcelona's project.