According to rumors, Lamine Yamal is “set to sign a new three-year contract with Barcelona that includes a £1 billion release clause.”

The winger, who is only 16 years old, has played in all of Xavi’s team’s league games so far and is quickly developing into a fan favorite.

Although he is yet to score, he did cause Sergio Ramos, a former foe of Barcelona, to score an own goal in their victory over Sevilla on Saturday.

Yamal, who served as Ramos’ mascot for an El Clasico match in 2016, has come full circle.

Now that a formal contract will be signed on Monday, according to Fabrizio Romano, Barca is prepared to tie their wunderkind down until 2026.

Additionally, he asserts that a “secret” agreement was reached for the minor in June and that the revised contract contains a “£1 billion release clause.” In a young core that might serve as the foundation for Barca’s next dynasty, Yamal could join players like Gavi and Pedri if the transfer is approved.With Saturday’s victory, the Spanish champions drew within one point of league leaders Real Madrid. Results have been consistent this year.However, only two of their six league victories have been by a margin of more than one goal, indicating that they are yet to play their finest game.After consecutive 5-0 victories over Real Betis and Royal Antwerp, it appeared as though things had finally clicked. However, they have subsequently given up four goals in three games and were held to a 2-2 draw against Mallorca.Jude Bellingham’s arrival has helped Real, who have been in excellent form, but their recent derby loss to Atletico Madrid revealed defensive weaknesses at the Bernabeu.With the distance between the two largest teams in Spain being so small, Real’s journey to the Olympic Stadium for the Clasico at the end of October could be one of the biggest in recent memory.