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Barcelona Extends Lamine Yamal’s Contract Through 2031

Featuring a €1 billion release clause alongside extra incentives, the agreement rewards his breakout season, cementing him as one of Barcelona’s top earners.

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Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Villarreal - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - May 18, 2025   FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo

Overview

  • The deal ties the 17-year-old winger to Barcelona until June 30, 2031, keeping him at the club through his 23rd birthday.
  • The agreement underlines Barcelona’s long-term vision to retain its La Masia graduate in the face of reported interest from other European clubs.
  • It features a €1 billion buyout clause plus performance-based bonuses for goals, trophies and individual awards such as the Ballon d’Or.
  • Yamal’s base salary is set at about $17 million per season and can climb to $23 million with incentives.
  • He powered Barcelona’s domestic treble this season by scoring 18 goals and providing 25 assists in 55 matches.