Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is poised for a landmark contract renewal, drawing inspiration from the legendary deal structure of Lionel Messi.
Lamine Yamal is 17 years old and has already proven to be a key part of Barcelona’s resurgence.
He has shown his brilliance in the last year and has made a significant contribution to Barcelona’s recent accomplishments and their Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, and La Liga championships.
He has produced some record-breaking performances that have led many to compare him to football legends, and many have suggested that he is a Ballon d’Or winner when he reaches his peak.
As Barcelona negotiates key players such as Hansi Flick and Raphinha, Deko and Laporta’s next objective is to make Yamal commit for the long term.
With that being said, Barcelona is preparing a contract for Yamal that is modeled after Messi’s.
According to Diario Sport, the deal will be structured in a way that rewards Yamal for his talent without pushing him to the top tier of earners.
Yamal’s contract will include performance-based variables related to specific achievements, including winning certain titles, dominating in Europe, and winning awards while he is with Barcelona.
Once instigated, those variables will translate into an increase in fixed wages, entailing increasing pay, as Yamal enjoys a progression multiple times, which would maintain his motivation while creating a parallel between his accomplishment and the club’s success.
In addition, this contract structure is beneficial for both parties, since Barcelona has obtained Yamal’s loyalty and will profit from the earnings augmented from Yamal’s ascendency to stardom; Yamal will continue to climb the salary ladder, as he accomplishes greatness.
Yamal’s agent confirmed that a renewal is forthcoming, with the player completely devoted to the club.
As the negotiation is developed in a very short time frame, Barcelona fans can expect to continue watching their ’great’ for a long time, similar to Messi’s legacy at the Camp Nou.
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