Barcelona working to announce La Masia gem’s contract renewal in early October – report

Barcelona are on a spree of contract renewals. Earlier this month, they announced the renewals of Alejandro Balde and manager Xavi Hernandez.

Now, they have their eyes locked on the next target – Lamine Yamal.

The Spanish international has been the club’s golden revelation of the season and his spectacular form has tempted the club to tie down the player’s services for the years to come.

An agreement is close

Yamal’s current deal at Catalonia runs only until the end of the ongoing season and it was reported earlier this week that Barcelona hoped to officially seal the extension by early October.

Now, according to Marta Ramon on RAC1, the Blaugrana are planning to conduct Yamal’s official renewal ceremony and the signing of contracts on the 2nd of October.

The La Masia starlet will sign a deal with his home club until the summer of 2026. Moreover, his release clause will stand at a whopping €1 billion.

An undeniable X-factor

Yamal may not have scored for Barcelona’s first team yet this season, but his impact on the team’s play is undeniable.

The teenager adds an element of speed, agility, dribbling prowess, and guile to Barcelona’s flank that none of Xavi’s players can boast of.

Moreover, he has almost always had an instant impact after coming on as a substitute for Barcelona.

Yamal has participated in all seven of the Azulgranas’ league games so far and has provided one assist in that duration. He has also created three big chances and averages close to two successful dribbles per game.

The manager has been wary of the youngster’s game time this season, for they do not want a repeat of Pedri’s case through mismanagement of minutes. After all, the club have high hopes for him for the decades to come.