Jorge Mendes issues major update on Lamine Yamal’s contract situation at Barcelona after crunch meeting with Joan Laporta & Deco

Agent Jorge Mendes has provided an update on Lamine Yamal’s contract situation after a meeting with Barcelona chiefs Joan Laporta and Deco.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Yamal’s current deal is set to expire in 2026 but Mendes has put Barca fans’ fears at ease by revealing everything is on track for a renewal to be agreed soon. It was recently reported by Mundo Deportivo that the brilliant youngster’s new contract will run until 2030.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Yamal, aged just 17, has developed from an exciting youngster into one of the world’s best players in the last 12 months, scoring 11 goals and producing 16 assists in 35 appearances this season. Tying him down to a new long-term deal is a priority for Barcelona, who will do everything to avoid the nightmare scenario of losing the academy graduate on a free transfer.

WHAT MENDES SAID

After meeting with club president Laporta and sporting director Deco, Yamal’s agent Mendes told COPE: “We’ve talked with Lamine and everything’s fine. He’s going to renew, he’s going to renew.”

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WHAT NEXT FOR YAMAL AND BARCELONA?

Yamal’s new deal would keep him at Barcelona for another five seasons, during which he would team up with Gavi, Pau Cubarsi and other fellow La Masia stars in what looks like the club’s best influx of academy players since Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi emerged. For now, full focus is on Wednesday’s Champions League last 16 first-leg clash away to Benfica.