Barcelona finds out how key Yamal plates is on his side already at the age of 17, but the good news is that he will stay for some time. Agent Jorge Mendes confirmed as much.
None of Barcelona's nominees will attend the Golden Boy Awards night in Turin, presented by Tuttosport, which Lamine Yamal will win. Speaking on the red carpet, Mendes explained that his injury did not keep him out for long.
“It's something he'll get back to, and he'll be fine soon.”
Agent Jorge Mendes has confirmed that Lamine Yamal will sign a new deal #FCBarcelona – 'Lamine is a Barcelona fan.'pic.twitter.com/LwiqokDLyf
— Football España (@footballespana_) December 16, 2024
Barcelona announced on Monday afternoon that Lamine Yamal would be out for three to four weeks with an ankle sprain, which will see him miss their clash with Atletico Madrid this weekend. Mendes was also asked if Lamine Yamal will sign a new deal with the Blaugrana.
“Of course, he will renew with Barcelona. Lamine is a fan of Barcelona,” condemned Mendes.
Barcelona are close to completing a deal for 16-year-old FC Porto winger Cardoso Varela. The player and his agent landed in Barcelona this morning and had lunch with Deco. Now they visit the Ciutat Esportiva. @monfortcarlos pic.twitter.com/G4tniu1uhz
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 16, 2024
His current deal expires in 2026 – as an under-18, he could only sign a three-year deal, but he will become an adult next summer. At that point, he said he would sign a new six-year contract with a release clause of 1 billion euros, which was verbally agreed upon.
