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Huge boost for Barcelona! How La Liga rule could help cash-strapped Blaugrana tie Lamine Yamal down to blockbuster contract

<p>After winning three domestic titles in the 2024-25 campaign, Barcelona have already started planning for the future. They have already tied down manager Hansi Fick and star winger Raphinha to new deals and are working on Yamal's contract extension. <a href="https://www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com/en/transfers/lamine-yamal-will-renew-with-barca-and-will-be-the-highest-paid_312748_102.html" target="_blank"><em>FCBN</em></a> have reported that the Blaugrana will offer a massive five-year deal to their wonderkid that will <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lamine-yamal-mega-contract-barcelona-wonderkid-club-highest-paid-player-new-deal-2030/blta0dc9e15d69c77a6#cs3c09ce3365e0e765" target="_blank">make him the highest earner in the club</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>There are concerns over Barcelona's financial condition, as they are already over the squad cost limit. <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2025/05/24/nueva-norma-control-economico-ayudar-barca-renovacion-lamine-yamal.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter" target="_blank"><em>Marca</em></a>, however, reports that a new La Liga rule could allow them to offer a fresh contract to Yamal. A La Liga financial control rule was approved by all clubs last November and it has already come into effect in the current season. The rule allows a club to overpay to renew the deal of a squad member who is aged less than 24 and the club then generate the same amount throughout the year. If the club fails to generate that amount, it will get deducted from their next season's salary cap. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Earlier this week, Yamal and his representatives, including Jorge Mendes, were seen leaving the La Bonaigua restaurant in Barcelona, accompanied by legal advisors. Mendes spoke briefly to reporters outside the restaurant, revealing that Yamal is set to stay at Barca.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Hansi Flick's side will play their final game of the season on Sunday as they take on Athletic Club away from home.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Huge boost for Barcelona! How La Liga rule could help cash-strapped Blaugrana tie Lamine Yamal down to blockbuster contract | Goal.com

A new La Liga rule could help cash-strapped Barcelona have the means to offer a lucrative contract to Lamine Yamal.