Lamine Yamal is set for a massive pay rise at Barcelona, with the teenage wonderkid agreeing terms on a lucrative new contract.
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- Youngster can sign new deal when turning 18
- Terms through to 2030 have been put in place
- Blaugrana rewarding his status as senior star
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The record-breaking European Championship winger has been working on a youth deal in Catalunya. He is unable to sign a long-term agreement until celebrating his 18th birthday. That point will be reached on July 13.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Barca have been working hard to ensure that they have paperwork in place well before that day. According to , talks there have been positive. A five-year contract through to 2030 is ready to be signed.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Yamal’s current deal does include the option for extensions until 2028, but his status as a senior superstar will be recognised. That means his previous contract will be ripped up as a hefty salary increase is secured.
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A release clause that fends off any unwelcome interest from afar will be included in the fresh terms – with Barca making a habit of including figures of €1 billion in the extensions agreed with other key performers.
