Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has made his intentions clear: his heart belongs to the Catalan giants. The 17-year-old phenom is set to extend his contract until 2030, building upon his current deal which already includes an astronomical €1 billion release clause.
"Barcelona is the club of my life," Yamal declared with conviction in a recent interview. "I hope to renew my contract with them and to be with them for as long as possible. I want to play in the Spanish league. I want to play for Barça, and yes, I will renew my contract. I will."
The La Masia graduate's journey with Barcelona began in 2014, and his trajectory has been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2023, he etched his name in the club's history books as the youngest player ever to make his debut, stepping onto the field at a mere 15 years of age.
Since that historic moment, Yamal's career has been on a meteoric rise. With 72 first-team appearances and 13 goals to his name, he has become a regular starter under manager Hansi Flick's leadership. His impact has been so significant that club president Joan Laporta recently revealed they rejected a staggering €250 million offer for the teenage prodigy.
The Spanish international's influence extends beyond club level, having already earned 17 caps for the national team and playing a pivotal role in Spain's European Championship triumph last summer.
After a brief spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury, Flick has confirmed Yamal is ready to return to action in Wednesday's Spanish Supercopa semifinal against Athletic Club in Saudi Arabia.
This impending contract extension marks a crucial step in Barcelona's long-term strategy, cementing their commitment to building around their homegrown superstar for years to come.
