Barcelona Extends Lamine Yamals Contract to 2031: The Future Star of the Camp Nou

Barcelona has extended the contract of 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal, keeping him at the club until 2031. The six-year extension was announced on Tuesday with a social media post captioned "The future is now."

Yamal, who joined Barcelona when he was 7, has become one of the club's best players after debuting for the senior team as a 15-year-old. He helped Spain win the UEFA Euro tournament last summer with a goal and four assists, three of which came in the knockout stage.

In the 2022-2023 season, Yamal continued his impressive form for Barcelona, helping the club win the Spanish treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa. In 55 appearances, he scored 18 goals and registered 25 assists. Despite reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona fell to Inter Milan in the end.

Yamal signed his previous contract in 2023 but was limited to a three-year commitment due to being under 18. His 18th birthday in July allowed him to sign the extension that keeps him at Camp Nou until he is 23. In three seasons with Barcelona, Yamal has tallied 25 goals and 34 assists.

Barcelona finished this past La Liga season with a 28-4-6 (W-D-L) record, winning the title with 88 points. The club's sporting director Deco referred to Yamal's deal as "the best signing" the club has made in years, while Barcelona president Joan Laporta previously stated that Yamal deserves "special treatment."

Yamal's extension is a testament to his talent and potential, and it will be interesting to see how he develops over the next few years as he continues his journey at Barcelona. With his impressive form and potential, it is clear that Yamal is a player to watch out for in the future.