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Barcelona Confident in Securing Long-Term Deal for Lamine Yamal

Sporting director Deco dismisses top-earner demands as PSG's interest in the 17-year-old prodigy persists.

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FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal | Image: AP
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Overview

  • Barcelona plans to finalize a long-term contract with Lamine Yamal this summer, with negotiations set to resume in June after earlier delays.
  • Sporting director Deco confirmed that Yamal has not requested to become the club's highest-paid player, emphasizing fairness in his contract's terms.
  • Paris Saint-Germain remains interested in Yamal, with Deco revealing prior inquiries from the French club, though no offers were entertained.
  • Yamal's breakout 2024/25 season saw him contribute 18 goals and 23 assists, playing a pivotal role in Barcelona's domestic treble victory.
  • Barcelona aims to balance squad continuity with targeted reinforcements, monitoring players like Luis Díaz and Marcus Rashford for potential summer moves.