Yamal locks in the future

Yamal is the world's top young talent at the moment. Photo: Reuters .

On May 22, Mundo Deportivo reported that Yamal had lunch with his agent, "super agent" Jorge Mendes, in Barcelona.

After leaving the restaurant, Mendes made a brief statement to the media. He affirmed: "Of course he will renew, there is no problem. Yamal is very happy. Everything will be completed soon, don't worry."

Asked if Yamal would become the highest-paid player in the Barcelona squad, Mendes dodged the question and replied: “He is the best player in the world and will win the Ballon d'Or. Barcelona will also realise that."

On May 21, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Yamal's agent asked Barcelona to accept a new salary for the player, which could be around 35-40 million euros per year. This figure would make Yamal the highest-paid player at the club, surpassing Robert Lewandowski.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona's board fully understand Yamal's desire to extend his contract with the club, but that a big pay rise for the striker could have a negative impact on the dressing room.

Yamal has been instrumental in Barcelona's domestic treble this season, scoring 17 goals in all competitions. In Goal 's Ballon d'Or rankings, Yamal is just behind PSG's Ousmane Dembele.

Barca's 4 goals against Real On the night of May 11, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in round 35, thereby touching the La Liga championship.

Source: https://znews.vn/yamal-chot-tuong-lai-post1555134.html