Lamine Yamal, one of the most promising talents in world football, has reached the impressive milestone of 100 professional matches before turning 18. In a recent interview with Mundo Deportivo, the young forward discussed his future at Barcelona and the renewal of his contract, which expires in 2026, leaving the fans with high expectations. At just 17 years old, Yamal has become a key figure in the team and is one of the most sought-after players at the moment.

The contract renewal of Lamine Yamal: An expected improvement

Lamine Yamal's current contract with Barcelona was signed in October 2023, but due to his age, it could only be extended for two more seasons. Since then, his performance has been outstanding, which has boosted his market value. The Catalan club is already planning to offer him a substantial contract improvement when he turns 18 in July 2025, with the goal of securing his long-term future in the first team.

Although Yamal's and his agent Jorge Mendes's demands are expected to be high, the player himself has stated that his priority is to stay at Barcelona. “I don't think anyone doubts how big a fan I am of the Barça and how much I want to stay in this club. If both sides want something to happen, it will happen. I owe everything to Barcelona,” said the forward, emphasizing his desire to stay at the club that has trained him and catapulted him to the elite.

International interest and Barcelona's decision

The offer that Barcelona rejected for Lamine Yamal last year was also a prominent topic in the interview. Joan Laporta, the club president, revealed that Barcelona received an offer of 250 million euros for the player, a figure higher than the one that took Neymar to PSG. Despite this international interest, the club decided not to sell, reaffirming that Yamal is a key part of their sports project.

Despite tempting offers from other teams, Lamine Yamal made it clear that his focus is solely on Barcelona. “I haven't received any offers. But even if someone in my circle got one, they wouldn't tell me. I have a contract, I don't think it's possible for me to go to another club. I love Barça,” declared the young talent, confirming that his heart is with the Catalan team and that he has no intention of leaving in the short term.