Lamine Yamal becomes the latest young star at Barcelona with a €1 Billion release clause

Barcelona locks down Yamal to a contract till 2026 with a hefty release clause.

Lamine Yamal becomes the latest young star at Barcelona with a €1 Billion release clause

Lamine Yamal. (Via MWN)

Sixteen-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal has become the latest player to be shielded by Barcelona’s business strategy. The youngster has already made his mark at the Camp Nou and in the Spanish National Team.

The Spanish young star has signed a contract extension until 2026. The move underlines the Catalan Club’s determination to lock down their young talent. Yamal’s recent achievements and record-breaking feats have set them up as one of the brightest talents in Europe.

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On their official website, the Catalan Club hailed Yamal’s rise from La Masia to the highest stage. They emphasized his historic debut for the club at 15 years old. Including such a hefty release clause- €1 billion release clause- showcases the club’s intent to prevent high-profile departures from Catalunia like Neymar.

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Yamal joins the elite Pedri, Gavi, and Ansu Fati list with similar release clauses. With the sky as the limit to his potential, Lamine Yamal is already capturing the hearts of Barcelona fans. Boss Xavi even compared him to Lionel Messi regarding his dribbling abilities.

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Lamine Yamal shines against Sevilla


Barcelona clinched a hard-fought 1-0 La Liga victory against Sevilla, with Lamine Yamal making a significant impact. In a closely contested match, the 16-year-old talent stood out as Barcelona regained the top spot in the league. The pivotal moment arrived when Yamal’s well-placed header resulted in a Sergio Ramos own goal, securing all three points for Barcelona.

Lamine Yamal in action for Barcelona against Sevilla.
Lamine Yamal. (Source: via Marca)

This win ended Sevilla‘s four-match unbeaten streak and maintained Barcelona’s unbeaten status this season alongside Girona. The game featured moments of brilliance, with Joao Felix hitting the crossbar in the first half following an impressive display by Joao Cancelo. Raphinha, who was substituted due to injury, saw his replacement, Fermin Lopez, miss a clear opportunity to score.

In the second half, Barcelona adopted a more direct approach to break down Sevilla’s resilient defense. Although Robert Lewandowski had a chance to put the hosts ahead, it was the unexpected own goal by Sergio Ramos that ultimately sealed the victory for Barcelona, securing all three points in an otherwise comfortable match.

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