Barcelona yet to reach agreement on Lamine Yamal’s contract extension – report
Barcelona and Jorge Mendes, the agent of Lamine Yamal, have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract for the 17-year-old winger.
Yamal’s current deal, extended by Barcelona in 2023, runs until 2026 under FIFA rules for underage players.
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However, once he turns 18 in July 2025, he will be eligible to sign a longer contract.
The club initially planned an extension until 2030, but the agreement was not formalized, leaving uncertainty over his long-term future.
Last week, Mendes met with Barcelona president Joan Laporta in Lisbon for fresh negotiations, but discussions remain unresolved, reports Football Espana.
However, both parties are confident in securing a deal, though financial considerations are a key factor.
Barcelona are reportedly willing to increase Yamal’s annual salary, currently around €2 million, by up to 15 times, potentially making him one of the club’s highest-paid players.
Robert Lewandowski, the club’s top earner at €33 million per year, is expected to take a pay cut as part of the club’s financial restructuring.
Negotiations are expected to continue, with Barcelona aiming to finalize the contract this summer.