The famous player agent Jorge Mendes confirmed that his client Lamine Yamal will sign a new contract with Barcelona soon, in what he considered a great victory for the Blaugrana to keep the “best player in the world for the coming years”.
The Spanish star’s current contract expires in the summer of 2026, but given what he offers, Barcelona intends to reward him with a new contract and a salary that will make him one of the highest paid in the club, thus securing him from the interest of the giants of Europe.
Mendes spoke about this matter, saying, “I want to reassure Barcelona fans about Yamal, the best young player in the world and the best player in the world for the coming years will definitely sign for Barcelona.”
As for when this will happen, and whether it will be as soon as he turns 18 next summer or after that, Mendes did not answer and was content to confirm that the agreement with Barça will inevitably happen and there are no disagreements between the two parties.
As for comparing Yamal to Messi, the Portuguese replied, “Messi is a good example, but you shouldn’t compare them, they are from different generations.”
He added, “Ronaldo is also a good example for Yamal and for all young people. Yamal, thanks to his talent and quality, if he doesn’t make mistakes, will have a career at the highest level in football. No one can match him in talent, he is the best.”
