Jorge Mendes provides the latest update on Lamine Yamal's contract situation at Barcelona

In recent weeks, there has been a lot of speculation about Lamine Yamal's contract situation. His current deal expires in 2026, although it is expected to extend for an extra five years once he turns 18 next July.

Barcelona are incredibly relaxed about the situation as they understand that Lamine Yamal only plans to stay in Catalonia. However, his agent Jorge Mendes provided another update on the situation with the 17-year-old sensation, as per MD.

“Surely Lamine Yamal will renew soon, he must continue in Barcelona. I can't say if he will be renewed in a month or two, but it will certainly happen.”

Barcelona He will not officially announce Lamine Yamal's new contract until he turns 18, as it is only at this point that he can sign a five-year deal (under 18s can also extend for a maximum of three years). Either way, it's sure to stick around for many, many years to come.