Lamine Yamal signs Barcelona contract extension: Decoding his stats
28 May 2025

FC Barcelona's rising star, Lamine Yamal, has penned a new contract with the club. The deal, announced on Tuesday, will keep him at Camp Nou until 2031.

The 17-year-old forward had a stellar season in 2024-25 and was instrumental in Barcelona's domestic treble win.

He scored an impressive 18 goals and assisted another 25 in just 55 matches across all competitions.

Yamal's new contract includes performance-based clauses
Contract details

Yamal's new contract comes with performance-related clauses that could make him one of the highest-paid players at Barcelona.

Spanish media reports suggest that he will earn a base salary of €15 million per season, which could rise to €20 million with bonuses. This would put his weekly wage at £325,000.

Interestingly, Barcelona has opted not to disclose Yamal's buyout clause in this new deal.

Yamal's remarkable performance in high-pressure matches
Key contributions

Yamal has been instrumental in several key matches, including the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan.

He also contributed significantly to four El Clasico matches against Real Madrid, scoring crucial goals as Barcelona triumphed over their arch-rivals each time.

His stellar performances have made him a top contender for this year's Ballon d'Or.

Yamal's record-breaking achievements at Barcelona
Historical impact

Since making his debut at the age of 15, Yamal has made a total of 115 appearances for Barcelona.

He has scored 25 goals in these matches, becoming the youngest-ever goalscorer in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Super Cup history.

The teenage sensation is also the youngest player to have made 100 appearances for the club.