Barcelona’s brightest star just secured one of the most lucrative contracts in football history, and he’s only 17.
After months of intense speculation, the Catalan club has officially tied down Lamine Yamal to a stunning seven-year deal, locking in the future of the teenage prodigy many already see as a Ballon d’Or contender.
While the new contract doesn’t kick in until he turns 18, the terms are already turning heads across Europe.
What is Yamal’s salary?
Yamal’s new deal could see him become the highest-paid player at Barcelona, with total annual net earnings reaching a staggering €40 million ($45.3 million USD) if all bonuses and clauses are activated, according to The Athletic.
His base salary alone is estimated at €30 million ($34 million), working out to around $325,000 per week after tax, roughly ten times what he was earning under his previous deal signed in October 2023.
To put that into perspective:
- Yamal would earn $46,400 per day
- That’s about $1,933 per hour
- Or $32.22 per minute
The deal marks a dramatic rise for the winger, who just a year ago was among the lowest-paid players in Barça’s senior squad. His explosive performances this season, combined with his meteoric rise through the ranks, have justified the club’s aggressive move to extend and reward him well before he reaches legal adulthood.
Barcelona is clearly betting on Yamal not just to shine, but to define the club’s future.
