Barcelona president Joan Laporta has announced the club's plans to give young prodigy Lamine Yamal "special treatment" as talks are underway for a long-term contract with the 17-year-old forward.

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Joan Laporta made these comments in an interview with TV3 on Monday, 19 May.

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“It’s been discussed, but it’s not signed. Lamine’s a great player, an extraordinary person, and is already very mature,” Laporta told TV3 when asked for an update on negotiations to prolong the forward’s contract.

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"He’s grown up here, he’s Catalan, and he’s a Barça fan. He’s happy in Barcelona and is destined to be the best player in the world," he added.

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Yamal's current deal with Barça would expire in 2026, with the club anticipating penning a long-term contract with him when he turns 18 in July.

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Discussions between both parties, according to Laporta, look promising so far emphasizing that “There are good feelings with his representatives and with his family. His agent, [Jorge] Mendes, advises him well. It will end well."

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ESPN previously reported the Catalan club wants to tie Lamine Yamal down to longer terms when he turns 18 in July.

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Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal has played a critical role in the final months of the season, helping the Spanish giants win a treble—LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Supercopa.

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He scored 18 goals and 25 assists across all competitions.

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