The New Contract Details
Sources confirm Lamine Yamal signed a new contract with Barcelona in May 2025, just before his 18th birthday. The deal runs until 2031 and includes a €1 billion release clause – the highest in club history.
Understanding is that Yamal's base salary is approximately €16.6 million per year (around €320,000 per week). This can rise to €24.6 million annually when performance-related bonuses are triggered, making him one of Barcelona's highest-paid players.
The Salary Breakdown
According to The Athletic, once all bonuses and his signing-on fee are factored in, Yamal could earn an annual net salary of €40 million ($45.3 million). This represents a ten-fold increase on his previous contract, signed in October 2023, which made him one of the club's lowest-paid first-team players.
Weekly wage: approximately €320,000 (gross)
Annual salary: €16.6 million base, up to €24.6 million with bonuses
Contract length: Until June 2031
Release clause: €1 billion
Barcelona's Wage Structure
This deal makes Yamal the third-highest earner at Barcelona behind Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong. However, club president Joan Laporta has indicated that a new salary scale will cap future contracts at €12-13 million net, suggesting Yamal's deal is exceptional.
The teenager now earns more than players like Vinícius Júnior and just below Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, despite being significantly younger than both.
Why Barcelona Paid Up
Yamal's 2024-25 season justified every euro: 18 goals, 25 assists, 55 appearances. He helped Barcelona win LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. He also won the Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy award, cementing his status as the most exciting young talent in world football.
Agent Jorge Mendes negotiated the deal with Laporta and sporting director Deco. Barcelona were so eager to secure their prodigy that they couldn't wait for his 18th birthday to finalise terms.