Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has taken the world by storm — but now, his skyrocketing value is creating waves off the pitch too.
According to journalist Victor Navarro, Yamal’s agency has reportedly demanded that the 17-year-old be made the highest-paid player at the club in his upcoming contract renewal.
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That bold request has sparked internal tensions, with Barça’s board reluctant to meet the demand.
After a dazzling 2024–25 season where Yamal helped drag Barcelona back into football’s elite, few can question his talent. At just 17, he’s already being hailed as one of the best players on the planet.
Naturally, a significant pay bump was expected but his representatives are aiming even higher.
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Barcelona, however, are drawing the line.
Club executives are willing to offer a lucrative new deal, but they won’t break their salary structure. The current top earners Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski are viewed as the upper limit.
These deals, signed during a period of financial recklessness, are seen internally as mistakes the club doesn’t want to repeat.
While Yamal’s value is undeniable, Barça are determined to avoid falling back into the same trap that led to their recent financial struggles.
The club wants to reward the player without disrupting its wage control plan — a delicate balance to strike when you’re negotiating with the camp of the sport’s fastest-rising star.
As talks continue, all eyes will be on how far either side is willing to go — and whether Barcelona can keep hold of their golden boy without breaking the bank.
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