Barcelona in panic: What happened during the meeting about Lamine Yamal's new contract

Decisive hour for the renewal of Lamine Yamal's contract with Barcelona.

According to Jijantes, Jorge Mendes' arrival in Barcelona for lunch with the player on Thursday confirms that both parties are accelerating efforts to finalize the young talent's contract extension as soon as possible.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca do not want to wait until Lamine turns 18 on July 13 and aim to sign the new contract now, which will be valid until 2030 and includes a salary befitting the level of the player who has impressed the football world since winning the European Championship with Spain last summer.

Although Barcelona's management are aware of Lamine's desire to continue his relationship with the club he joined at the age of seven and where he has developed into one of the main contenders for the Ballon d'Or, the main goal is to complete all the formalities 100 percent before he goes on a short break after Sunday's match in Bilbao.

After that, he is expected to join the Spanish national team only on Saturday, May 31, and will return on vacation after the Nations League ends. In this tournament, he will play in the semi-final against France on June 4 and in a possible final in Munich against Germany or Portugal on June 8.

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This tournament will be another opportunity for Lamine to make a global impact, which could prompt a big club to make an amazing offer that could sway the player if his renewal with Barcelona has not yet been signed.

If the deal is finalized as soon as possible, fears that Lamine could face outside pressure during his holidays will disappear.

Paris Saint-Germain have always been interested in signing Lamine Yamal, Barcelona sporting director Deco said on Thursday.

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On Thursday, a meeting between the young Barça star and his agent Jorge Mendes took place at the La Bonaigua restaurant in Sant Just Desvern. This lunch sparked optimism about the talented footballer continuing as a player for the football team for years to come.

Upon leaving the restaurant, Jorge Mendes spoke briefly to the waiting media and made it clear that Lamine Yamal's future lies in staying at Barca and that an agreement to renew his contract will be reached 'soon'.

"Of course he will renew, there will be no problem. He is happy. He will renew soon, don't worry," declared Mendes. When asked if Lamine Yamal will become the highest-paid player in the Barça squad with his new contract, Mendes simply added: "He is the best in the world and he will win the Ballon d'Or." /Telegraph/