Yamal signs new Barcelona contract until 2031

FC Barcelona has assured the long-term future of star player Lamine Yamal, with the confirmation that the 17-year-old has signed a new contract until 2031.

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

Lamine Yamal (L) vies with Adria Pedrosa of Sevilla FC during a La Liga football match, Sept. 29, 2023. (Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua)

"The player signed his new contract on Tuesday at the club's offices in the presence of FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta, first vice president Rafa Yusta and the club's sporting director Anderson Luis de Souza 'Deco' among others," informed the Barcelona official website.

Yamal made his Barcelona debut aged just 15 in April 2023 and has become one of the best players in the world over the past two years, making 106 appearances for the first team, scoring 25 goals and giving 34 assists, as well as showing moments of dazzling skill and close control.

The teenager was vital as Barcelona won a La Liga and Copa del Rey double in the recently concluded season, as well as the Spanish Super Cup, and has already become a fixture for the Spanish national team with 19 appearances.