Lamine Yamal has committed his long-term future to FC Barcelona after signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2031.
The 17-year-old forward was also handed the legendary number 10 shirt, a symbol of great significance at the Catalan giants.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 16, marking a momentous day for both the club and the Spanish-Moroccan prodigy.
The contract extension was formalised during a private signing session attended by Yamal’s parents, renowned agent Jorge Mendes, and senior club officials including president Joan Laporta, sporting director Deco, and vice-president Rafael Yuste.
Yamal, a product of Barça’s famed La Masia academy, has rapidly ascended the ranks to become a key figure in the first team.
Since making his senior debut under Xavi and continuing his development under current manager Hansi Flick, the young winger has dazzled with his creativity, composure, and confidence well beyond his years.
Lamine Yamal is a generational talent, and today’s agreement ensures the club will continue to grow with him at the heart of its future, said a club statement released shortly after the signing.
His technical brilliance, tactical awareness, and ability to influence matches against top-level opposition have already earned him admiration from fans and football pundits alike.
Perhaps even more symbolic than the contract extension is the decision to award Yamal the number 10 shirt—a jersey once worn by legends such as Ronaldinho and, most famously, Lionel Messi.
Vacant since Messi’s departure and briefly taken on by Ansu Fati, the number had remained untouched until now.
For Yamal, who has often spoken of his deep respect for Messi, the honour carries immense weight.
To wear the number 10 at Barcelona is a dream and a huge responsibility, Yamal reportedly said after the announcement. I want to honour what it represents and continue to learn and grow.
By securing Yamal’s services for the next six years, Barcelona have reinforced their commitment to youth development and the rebuilding of their identity through homegrown talent.
The move also sends a clear message of intent to both fans and rivals: the future of the club is in trusted and capable hands.
With a fresh contract, a historic number on his back, and the full backing of the club hierarchy, Lamine Yamal is poised to be the next chapter in Barcelona’s storied legacy.
