Lamine Yamal to become Barca’s highest paid player with new deal

Barcelona’s prodigy, Lamine Yamal, is on the verge of signing a lucrative new contract until 2030 following another standout season.

What happened?

Barcelona clinched the La Liga title for the 28th time after the win against Espanyol on May 16th. The Catalan management is now closing in on their third contract extension before the end of the season. Having already tied down head coach Hansi Flick and winger Raphinha to new deals, according to FCBN Lamine Yamal is now on the verge of becoming the highest-earner in the squad with a new five-year agreement.

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s top priority

Robert Lewandowski currently earns a reported €33 million (£27m/$36m) a year. Yamal’s new contract is set to be one of the biggest in European football with a sign out clause of €1 billion. This week the 17-year-old and his representatives, including Jorge Mendes, were seen leaving the La Bonaigua restaurant in Barcelona, accompanied by legal advisors. Mendes spoke briefly to reporters outside the restaurant, revealing that Yamal is set to stay at Barca.

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What Mendes said.

While leaving the restaurant, Mendes told reporters: “Of course he is going to renew, there will be no problem. He is happy. He is going to renew soon, rest assured.” He added: “Lamine is the best in the world and will win the Ballon d’Or.”

Lamine Yamal to wear the iconic No 10 jersey

As per Memorabilia1899.co, Barcelona are now reportedly set to hand the teenager the famed No. 10 jersey, which is currently worn by Ansu Fati. The Guinea-Bissau-born star was termed as the original heir to Messi. However, his untimely injuries have meant that he has fallen far down the pecking order at the Catalan club and may now be set to leave in the summer.

What’s next for Barcelona?

Wrapping up Yamal’s new contract before the summer transfer window opens will be a huge priority for the club, who look likely to face another difficult period given their ongoing financial troubles.

Flick is expected to sell players in order to register any new signings. The former Germany boss keen to strengthen despite beating rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title. Barcelona finished the season with a game against Athletic Club on Sunday night.