Report reveals the numbers behind Lamine Yamal’s proposed new contract at Barcelona | OneFootball

FC Barcelona may have unearthed their next generational superstar. At just 17, Lamine Yamal is no longer simply the best young talent in world football, he’s quickly becoming one of the sport’s most electrifying figures and arguably the finest in his position.

The Catalan club are blessed to have La Masia bail them out whenever their financial situation hasn’t been great. There have been many talented youngsters breaking through but none bigger than Lamine Yamal, since, Lionel Messi himself!

Lamine has been instrumental on the right wing this season. He has always been a potent chance-creator but in recent weeks and over the past month, the Spaniard has added goalscoring to his locker, which has made him even more dangerous.

Incredible numbers

18 goals and 25 assists in 54 appearances at the age of just 17 is quite incredible and he is just getting started. If he continues developing at a similar rate, the numbers next season might be even more significant for the youngster.

As per Fichajes, Lamine Yamal’s new contract at Barcelona, which he is expected to sign once he turns 18, is set to increase his gross income per year to around €40million per season. This will also include objective-based increases starting from the second season and 10% of the player’s image rights to Barcelona.

The agreement could either be valid for 5 or 6 years, something that hasn’t yet been determined. Lamine will go from earning around €1.6million net per season to around €15million net per season, to start things of with his new contract.

Objective-based bonuses

There are also objectives-based bonuses tied into his contract and if all goes according to plan and Lamine develops as expected, his salary could reach around €25million per net by his third year into the new contract.

Lamine Yamal isn’t just the future of FC Barcelona, he’s already becoming a central figure in their present. His extraordinary performances at such a young age warrant a contract that reflects both his current value and boundless potential.

As talks of a record-breaking deal approach completion, Barcelona are signalling a clear message: they’re building their next era around a homegrown prodigy. The spotlight is his, and the football world will be watching as he continues to rise.