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Lamine Yamal Marks 18th Birthday as Revised Deal Takes Effect

Exclusive gatherings, a luxury chain gift, a TVBoy mural highlight his ascent from Rocafonda to global football stardom.

Niños del barrio de Rocafonda hacen la celebración del 304 de Lamine Yamal, en la pista donde jugaba el extremo de pequeño.
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Overview

  • A revised contract enters into force on his 18th birthday, up-valuing his terms after Barcelona’s initial agreement.
  • He celebrated with a private family dinner at La Cúpula del Garraf followed by a 200-guest party under Barcelona security enforcing a no-phone policy.
  • Dominican artist El Alfa gifted him a personalized LY chain of gold and diamonds valued at around $400,000 as a symbolic rite of passage.
  • Urban artist TVBoy unveiled a Superman-style mural in Gràcia bearing the motto “When the will is strong, obstacles are small” in his honor.
  • Yamal’s milestone underscores his journey from humble Rocafonda roots and has reignited local calls for sports facility upgrades and social investment.