Raphinha’s future at Barcelona remains uncertain, with Saudi clubs once again circling the Brazilian ahead of the summer window.
Ferran Torres is expected to be part of a summer shake-up, with offers reportedly on the table.
As Barca begin preparing for life after Robert Lewandowski, the club’s transfer focus appears to be shifting towards youth and long-term planning.
And that’s exactly why the Catalan giants are moving swiftly to tie down one of the most exciting teenagers in world football.
Lamine Yamal has lit up European football this season, playing a starring role in Barcelona’s domestic treble.
Still just 17, the right-wing phenom has featured 54 times this season, netting 18 goals and assisting 25 more in all competitions.
Yamal’s dazzling footwork, pinpoint delivery, and sudden evolution into a clinical finisher have made him the standout talent at a club historically brimming with brilliance.
Two months shy of his 18th birthday, the winger is now poised to commit his long-term future to the club.
According to Mundo Deportivo, super-agent Jorge Mendes has landed in Barcelona to iron out the final terms of a fresh contract for Yamal.
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Talks have reportedly progressed over lunch with the club’s hierarchy as they look to reward the €180 million-rated gem with a bumper renewal.
His current deal runs until 2026, but Barca want to eliminate any doubt and ensure the player remains a cornerstone of their rebuild under Hansi Flick.
The new deal, expected to be signed shortly after Lamine Yamal turns 18, will not only protect the club’s asset with a monstrous release clause but also send a message of intent across Europe.
Barcelona are preparing to construct their future squad around Yamal, signalling their trust in the La Masia product to lead the post-Messi era.
With Mendes on board and Yamal’s loyalty clear, it’s not a question of if a new deal happens — just when.
The teenager isn’t just Barcelona’s next big thing — he’s already the big thing.
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