
<p>A bright future awaits Barcelona after they agreed to sign both Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde to contracts with a release clause.</p>



<p>The Blaugrana clearly have complete trust in them. This season’s crop of young Spaniards who have been turning heads on the pitch seem to have a bright future at Camp Nou.</p>



<p>At 16 years and 57 days old, Yamal has just made his Spain debut in the Euro 2024 qualification, becoming the youngest player in the country’s history in the process. </p>



<p>His current teammate on the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule/">Barca</a> squad, Gavi, established the record in 2021 at the age of 17 years and 62 days.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, Balde is rapidly progressing under <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/how-exactly-is-barcelona-buying-new-players-20230902-WST-453621.html">Xavi Hernandez</a>, where the young prodigy’s talents have made an unforgettable mark despite his tender years. His latest Golden Boy nomination, with Gavi and Yamal, is a testament to his promising future.</p>



<h2>Barcelona to sign Yamal and Balde to long-term deals with a release clause</h2>



<p>When they return from representing <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/spain-national-team-tv-schedule/">Spain</a> in international competition, the two will allegedly sign new contracts with Barcelona. Both are now on the road with Luis de la Fuente’s <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/uefa-european-championship-tv-schedule/">Euro 2024 qualifying</a> side, playing against Cyprus and Georgia.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/fc-barcelona/20230904/9204510/lamine-yamal-balde-firmaran-renovaciones-barca-paron-internacional.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">La Vanguardia</a>, upon their return, the pair will sign new contracts to ensure their continued success. </p>



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<p>Lamine Yamal’s contract will last until 2026, while that of Balde’s will extend until 2028. A three-year deal is the most that Barcelona can give him because of his age.</p>



<p>Both new contracts are set to feature buyout provisions valued at more than&nbsp;$1 billion to deter prospective suitors. Barca has reportedly been waiting for some time for the contracts to be finalized. This is because they needed to make room in their Financial Fair Play (FFP) budget.</p>



<h2>How have the duo been doing this season?</h2>



<p>As a result of his hard work and improvement, Lamine Yamal will sign his first professional contract. The teenager is presently a member of Xavi’s first-team squad and has been doing well.</p>



<p>Balde, who has established himself as the starting left defender, has also been rewarded with a contract extension. The Spanish international will wear Pique’s old No. 3 jersey this year.</p>



<p>Photo credit: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire</p>


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Two young talents at Barcelona will soon be locked into long-term contracts with a $1 billion buyout clause


<p>Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal is expected to feature in the upcoming Spain National Team squad. At the age of 16, Yamal would be the youngest player to play for the Spanish national team. Yamal’s current <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule/">Barcelona</a> teammate Gavi currently holds that record. He first represented <em>La Roja</em> at the age of 17 in the UEFA Nations League Finals. </p>



<p>According to <em><a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/lamine-yamal-elegido-seleccion-91428335" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sport</a></em>, Luis de la Fuente has communicated with Yamal’s family that he will be on the squad for the Nations League games in September. This ensures the talent will represent Spain at the international level. He also had the option of playing for Morocco, the country his father hails from. Yamal spent his international youth career in the Spanish ranks. Now, he will be on the squad when Spain plays against Georgia and Cyprus.</p>



<p>Lamine Yamal has broken out in the early stages of the 2023/24 campaign. In addition to making his senior debut with Barcelona, Yamal has had stellar performances. In the Joan Gamper Trophy friendly against Tottenham, Yamal put out a performance that drew heavy praise regardless of age. Then, in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/barcelona-down-villareal-in-seven-goal-thriller-20230827-WST-452347.html">Barcelona’s dramatic win at Villarreal</a> this weekend, home supporters gave the away talent a standing ovation when Barcelona subbed him off. </p>



<p>This summer, Yamal impressed with the Spanish side at the U-17 European Championship. He scored four goals, including a goal in the quarterfinal and semifinal, where Spain lost to France.</p>



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<h2>Lamine Yamal impresses enough to get to the Spain squad</h2>



<p>There is a serious argument over whether Yamal is Barcelona’s most important player. Raphinha’s red card suspension has opened the door for the 16-year-old to be a key player in the Barcelona ranks. He hit the woodwork three times in the game against Villarreal, which shows that he is close to making an impact on the scoreline, too. He did provide an assist in that Villarreal game, which made him the <a href="https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/news/3655761/lamine-yamal-a-diamond-in-the-making" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">youngest player this century</a> to provide an assist in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/la-liga-tv-schedule/">LaLiga</a>. </p>



<p>The national team would be the next step in a blossoming career. He would earn valuable experience from a Spanish side that is full of young talent, much of which plays for Barcelona in Pedri, Gavi and Alex Balde. </p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO &amp; NurPhoto</em></p>


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