Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Lamine Yamal’s new contract is getting “particular therapy” forward of his 18th birthday.
Though the ahead’s present contract runs till 2026, Barca are keen to lengthen the deal as soon as he turns 18 in July and are set to incorporate the utmost launch clause required by LaLiga of €1billion.
Talking in a current interview, Laporta admitted that negotiations are nonetheless in progress however confused the membership’s confidence in a optimistic final result.
“There is all the time some struggling concerned. It’s been mentioned, however it’s not signed. Lamine’s a nice participant, an extraordinary particular person and is already very mature.=
“There are good emotions with his representatives and with his household. His agent, [Jorge] Mendes, advises him properly.
“It will finish properly. He’s grown up right here, he’s Catalan and he’s a Barca fan. He’s pleased in Barcelona and is destined to be the greatest participant in the world.”
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Though discussions have been ongoing for a number of months, Yamal’s spectacular performances in the ultimate stretch of the season have solely elevated his worth and significance to the workforce.
He has been instrumental in Barca’s home treble-successful marketing campaign, which noticed them carry LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Supercopa.
The 17-year-outdated has netted 4 objectives in his final six matches, together with standout strikes towards Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals, Actual Madrid in El Clasico, and Espanyol – serving to to seal the LaLiga title.
Laporta went on to verify that Yamal’s wage will replicate his position in the squad, fairly than his age.
“It’s not accomplished, however it’s been labored on. The [salary] has to be in line with his performances, not his age. [The club] have to give him particular therapy. We have to unite the membership’s pursuits with Lamine’s. Let’s hope there’s understanding on each sides.”
There has additionally been hypothesis that the new deal might come with a symbolic gesture – the iconic No.10 shirt, presently held by Ansu Fati since Lionel Messi’s departure in 2021. Yamal presently wears No.19.
“[Sporting director] Deco will determine that, it’s an inside difficulty,” Laporta added.
“What I like about Lamine is that he has so a lot particular person expertise, however he’s additionally concerned in how we play as a workforce. He’s a trendy participant that is aware of how to defend.”
Yamal is simply one of a number of gamers Barcelona are aiming to lock into long-time period offers. Laporta revealed that talks are additionally ongoing with Frenkie de Jong, whose contract runs till 2026, and Raphinha, who’s presently tied down till 2027.
