Lamin Yamal has confirmed that he plans to sign a new contract with Barcelona as soon as possible.
The teenage star has entered the final 18 months of his current contract, which he signed in October 2023, and is capped at three years under Spanish law due to his age.
However, when he signed that deal, the general terms of an agreement on another extension with agent Jorge Mendes had been reached, with Barcelona It is believed he is planning a new four-year contract to keep Yamal at the club until 2030. However, with the new contract yet to be signed, some fans are beginning to fear a potential departure – not least because Paris Saint-Germain is seeking to sign him for 250 million euros during the summer.
Putting these concerns aside in no uncertain terms, Yamal said CNN“I don’t know when (the contract will be signed), but I think it will be soon.
“At the end of the day, Barcelona is the club of my life. I hope to renew my contract with them and be with them for as long as possible.
“I want to play in the Spanish League. I want to play for Barcelona, and yes, I will renew my contract. I will do that.”
Mendes also gave his confirmation of a new contractrecently insisted that his client will soon commit himself to the Camp Nou.