# Lamine Yamal considered the next gem to come out of the Barcelona academy

URL: https://technosports.co.in/lamine-yamal-considered-the-next-gem/  
Published: 2023-01-09  
Updated: 2023-01-09  
Author: Arsh Das

[Barcelona’s](https://technosports.co.in/2023/01/06/ruben-neves-to-barcelona-almost-done/) La Masia academy is reputed for producing some of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. And [Lamine Yamal](https://twitter.com/ArsenKveFCB/status/1612069767279419394?s=20&t=1-8eDmEhfQ6yjK9uoaWrzw) could be next on that list, with the youngster extremely highly rated by the higher ups at the club. 

He is currently with their youth system, and is only 15 years old, meaning he hasn’t signed his first professional contract yet. His birthday is in July, which is when Barcelona are expected to hand him a long-term contract so that he can work his way to the top. 

## Lamine Yamal the next gem to come out of Barcelona? 

> Barcelona are convinced Lamine Yamal can become the next gem coming from La Masia. Discussions to extend his contract will take place soon. 🔵🔴⭐️ [#FCB](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)  
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> Born in 2007, left-footed, Yamal is considered a huge talent and Barça want to control his contract situation in the best way. [pic.twitter.com/LSwoatICCZ](https://t.co/LSwoatICCZ)
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> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [January 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1612078707417522177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

As of right now, nothing has been finalised. And there are other clubs keeping an eye on his situation as well, which means a move away could also be on the cards. However, the two parties have opened talks regarding the situation.

Lamine Yamal has told the club that he intends to continue, and that there will be no surprise switch before their offer is heard. His agent, Ivan de la Pena, also represents Eric Garcia and Gavi from the first team. 

So, there is a very good chance that we will see Yamal play for Barcelona’s first team soon. His salary, of course, will be negotiated based on figures that are suited for a player of his potential.