Financial problems can be significant, and the ‘noose‘ might be tightening around the neck – they still haven’t shaken it off, although the situation is much better than it used to be – but there’s one thing Barcelona will never allow: they will do everything in their power to keep Lamine Yamal at Camp Nou. The club’s strategic plan is to build the future around the record-breaking youngster, and it’s in his interest as well. Only a few things need to fall into place.Barcelona consider that Lamine Yamal should be one of the highest paid players in the team.— @mundodeportivo pic.twitter.com/Nu7PJlulcv— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) April 5, 2025 Lamine Yamal was a minor when he signed his previous contract, and by law, it couldn’t last beyond 2026. No one at Barcelona was happy about that, but rules are rules. The Catalan club had to comply. So, the winger is entering the final year of his current deal in a few months, and the plan is for him to sign a new contract when he turns 18 in mid-July. According to Mundo Deportivo, that deal will make him one of the highest-paid players at Barcelona. The release clause will be set at one billion euros, something the Catalan club has emphasized in recent years to ward off suitors. Both Lamine Yamal and his agent, Jorge Mendes, agree with this. That clause was never in question. Neither was the contract length – it will run until the summer of 2030. However, the Spanish super-talent did ask for one thing – to be in the top salary bracket.Barca win again: Olmo and Pau remain registeredBarcelona has acknowledged this, and barring any unexpected complications, Lamine Yamal will, starting this July be among the club’s highest earners. He will stand shoulder to shoulder with Raphinha, Pedri, and Gavi. His wish will be fulfilled. Barcelona has expressed its willingness to meet the teenager’s demands, and sporting director Deco agrees with everything the Spanish international has requested – as does the rest of the club’s leadership.Barca’s young men with big dreamsOne unrelated thing stands out: Robert Lewandowski will no longer be among the highest-paid players at the Catalan club. The Pole is entering the final year of his contract and is being moved to the margins; his terms will be less favorable than before. A lot has been planned at the Catalan club, but everything needs to fit together with the current economic situation. That’s exactly why Jorge Mendes remains skeptical and cautious. The super-agent has been burned twice recently working with Barcelona. Despite discussions, contracts were ultimately not offered to Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo. That won’t be the case with Lamine Yamal – an offer will definitely come, though due to potential financial strain, it might slightly differ from what was initially agreed upon.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 30FridayRayo Vallecano – Espanyol 0-4 (0-2)/Cabrera 12, Fernandes 16, Puado 72(p), Milla 90/Saturday15:00: (2.10) Girona (3.30) Alaves (3.70)17:15: (1.35) Real Madrid (5.20) Valencia (8.50)19:30: (2.60) Mallorca (3.15) Celta (2.85)22:00: (1.37) Barcelona (5.50) Betis (7.20)Sunday15:00: (3.25) Las Palmas (3.15) Sociedad (2.35)17:15: (3.30) Sevilla (3.20) Atl.Madrid (2.30)19:30: (4.30) Valladolid (3.30) Getafe (1.93)22:00: (2.35) Villareal (3.40) Ath.Bilbao (3.00)Monday22:00: (2.65) Leganes (3.05) Osasuna (2.90)***odds are subject to change***
