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Lamine Yamal commits to Barcelona through 2031 in record extension

Boasting performance incentives tied to a Ballon d’Or victory, it positions the 17-year-old among 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
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Overview

  • Barcelona announced Yamal’s new long-term deal runs to June 30, 2031, extending a contract that previously expired in 2026.
  • The agreement includes performance-based bonuses, notably a payout if he wins the Ballon d’Or, and will lift his salary from about $9 million to over $16 million per season.
  • Yamal delivered 18 goals and 25 assists in 55 appearances during the 2024–25 campaign, helping Barcelona secure La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa.
  • A La Masia graduate who debuted at 15, he has broken multiple age-related records in domestic and Champions League competition.
  • President Joan Laporta and agent Jorge Mendes fast-tracked the renewal this week so Yamal can focus on Spain’s upcoming UEFA Nations League commitments.