A decisive day is unfolding in Barcelona. Jorge Mendes, agent of rising star Lamine Yamal, is meeting with Joan Laporta and the club’s sporting directors to push forward the player’s long-awaited contract renewal — a top priority before the winger turns 18 on July 13.

Yamal, whose current deal is capped by FIFA regulations for underage players, will be eligible to sign his first full professional contract this summer — a five-year deal, the maximum permitted. While both sides have been negotiating for months, the teenager’s meteoric rise has changed the tone and scale of the talks.

New Status, New Demands

Mendes insists there’s no danger of Yamal leaving, but he is pushing for updated terms that reflect his client's current stature. This includes not just a significant salary increase, but also sporting guarantees that underline his role as a cornerstone in Hansi Flick’s plans.

From the club’s perspective, the message is equally clear: Lamine is untouchable. Barça see him as the most exciting product of La Masía since Lionel Messi, and securing his long-term future is viewed as fundamental to their new sporting project.

Nearing the Finish Line

Today’s meeting could be the breakthrough moment. Mendes already met with Yamal last week to define their unified stance ahead of the negotiations, and both sides are eager to wrap up the deal before the player heads off for summer vacation.

If everything stays on track, the agreement is expected to be signed shortly after July 13, once Yamal reaches legal age.

For Barça fans, finalizing Yamal’s renewal wouldn’t just secure one of world football’s brightest young talents — it would also send a strong signal that the club’s new era is being built around its most gifted homegrown stars.