The unexpected elimination by Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals has been a huge blow for Barcelona, but life goes on. The Catalans have to be very satisfied with the season in which they won three trophies (La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de Espana), and now they can turn to resolving essential issues.Extending contracts with key players tops the list of priorities and one particular name is Barca’s primary task – Lamine Yamal.”He was rolling around the pitch like he’d been hit by a sniper”Blaugrana’s president, Joan Laporta, was rather optimistic when it came to the matter speaking to TV3.”It’s been discussed, but it’s not signed. Lamine’s a great player, an extraordinary person and is already very mature. There are good feelings with his representatives and with his family. His agent, [Jorge] Mendes, advises him well. It will end well. He’s grown up here, he’s Catalan and he’s a Barca fan. He’s happy in Barcelona and is destined to be the best player in the world,” Laporta said via ESPN.🚨🚨🌕| BREAKING: Lamine Yamal will officially wear the legendary #10 jersey for FC Barcelona from the 2025/26 season.The decision has been CONFIRMED. [@memorabilia1899] 🔵🔴🌟 pic.twitter.com/KIQTYIeqPP— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) May 19, 2025 Yamal’s current deal with Barcelona expires in 2026, and the duration of the new one is still unknown. Yet, what has reportedly been revealed is that the new contract will have a release clause of €1 billion!In addition, according to the Spanish media, the 17-year-old will wear a new number in the following season – instead of #19, he’ll take #10 Ansu Fati has allegedly generously let him have, which shouldn’t be surprising, knowing that the two are good friends.##NAJAVA_MECA_8941350##
