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Lamine Yamal extends contract to Barcelona till 2031

by Ahmad Hamisu Gwale

Barcelona and Lamine Yamal have reached an agreement for the renewal of his contract which will now tie him to the Club until 30 June 2031. 

The Independent Mirror reports that the Yamal, signed his new contract on Tuesday in the presence of FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta, first vice president Rafa Yusta, and the Club’s sporting director Deco, amongst others.

A contract extension for Lamine Yamal is another demonstration of the solidity of the current Barça project.

The Barça forward made his debut for the first team on 29 April 2023, at the age of just 15 and since then the lad from Mataró near.

Barcelona has exploded on to the stage that is world football with performances that are already part of FC Barcelona history.

Lamine has already made 106 appearances for the first team and has racked up an impressive array of records in process becoming the youngest ever goalscorer in La Liga.

Others Copa del Rey and the Super Cup as well as being the youngest player ever to make 100 appearance for the blaugranes.

In his so far short career with the first team Lamine has scored 25 goals and provided 34 assists.

His partnership down the right with Jules Kounde is already a source of great success for Barça and his ability to find the final pass or shoot from distance makes him such a threat coming forward.

At 17 years of age, Lamine Yamal has played a leading part in several vital victories for the blaugranes, most notably in the four Clásico wins this season in various competitions against Real Madrid.

In recent months individual accolades have arrived with Lamine claiming the Golden Boy trophy, the Kopa Trophy and being recognised at the Laureus award

There will surely be more to come with Lamine set to remain in Barça colours until 2031 at least.

On 29 April 2023, a 15-year-old Lamine Yamal made his debut against Betis at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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