Can Barça keep its teenage star happy? In a Monday interview with L’Equipe, Joan Laporta expressed confidence about Lamine Yamal’s future, with his contract running until 2031.
Last May the club announced Yamal’s extension through 2031. At 19, the talent could still attract Europe’s biggest teams, yet Laporta showed no worry when asked about the Catalan jewel’s outlook.
We trust our squad and we pay our players well, Laporta asserted. It’s always been that way. Comfort matters; far from Barça it feels cold, here we thrive. The club is well‑run, multi‑sport, structured and the squad appreciates it. We’re not flawless, but we keep improving. In my view, Barça’s financial stability gives it a clear edge.
Currently, football simply can’t be imagined without Lamine. Will his rise continue to reshape the sport’s future?
Yamal is in great form early this season, tallying nine goals and ten assists in eleven matches across all competitions. One of the key figures behind last season’s La Liga title, he is already tipped as a favourite for the upcoming Ballon d’Or, to be revealed Monday night. “Lamine is a genius! He has that magic, a spectacular character,” Laporta added. “His style and mindset deliver pure entertainment. Football today simply can’t be imagined without him.”
Tonight at 21:00, Yamal will have a chance to prove his worth in a clash with PSG at the Parc des Princes, a third‑round Champions League fixture. Barça entered the season with eleven straight wins in all competitions, remaining unbeaten before facing the defending European champions.