Lamine Yamal is rumored to be closing in on a contract agreement with Barcelona.
The 17-year-old established himself as a vital player for the Catalan giants and the leading teenager in world football.
His 2024 has been cut short by injury and he is not expected to return to action until at least mid-January due to an ankle problem.
However, the club is still working on extension talks with his representatives, with his current contract expiring at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Many first-team stars are also out of contract in 2026, but Lamine Yamal’s continuity at the club is considered a high priority.
According to reports from the transfer expert. Nicolo Schira, the next phase of negotiations is approaching and Barcelona is close to reaching an agreement.
🚨Barcelona is close to renewing Lamine Yamal’s contract ✍️ https://t.co/2Yy5eYE38k
— Soccer Spain (@footballespana_) December 23, 2024
The latest update indicates that a new deal will tie him to the club until 2030, with significantly improved wage conditions, with the announcement expected to be confirmed in the early months of 2025.