Mendes confirms Yamal's Barcelona future with new deal

Jorge Mendes, the agent of Lamine Yamal, has provided definitive assurance that the young Barcelona forward will commit his future to the Catalan club.

Following a meeting with Barcelona's board in Lisbon, Mendes stated, "Lamine Yamal will sign a new deal at Barca, for sure. That’s guaranteed". This confirmation comes as a huge relief to Barcelona fans who were eager to keep their young gem at the club long-term.

Yamal, just 17, has already made a huge impact on the team as well as the Spanish national team, and this La Liga campaign has seen him contribute five goals and ten assists for the Azulgranas. 

The new contract, which Yamal will sign when he turns 18 in July, will run until 2030 and will include a substantial pay rise to reflect his growing importance to the team and end the hopes of some potential suitors.

International interest in Yamal has been high, with an offer of 250 million euros rejected last year, so this deal would prove his loyalty to Barca. Mendes' meeting with the Barcelona board focused exclusively on Yamal's future, underlining the priority given to retaining the young star.