Key Takeaways:
- Lamine Yamal has stopped signing autographs for free at Barcelona’s training ground as he nears an agreement with a specialist merchandising website
- The 18-year-old earned £32 million last year, following a standout 2024-25 season and new high-profile sponsorship deals
- Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed Yamal’s availability for Saturday’s Catalan derby against Girona despite recent injury concerns
Yamal Pauses Free Autographs for Fans
Supporters hoping to obtain a complimentary autograph from Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will soon need to look elsewhere. The teenager has reportedly already stopped signing shirts for fans at the Ciutat Esportiva training base. This move comes as he prepares to finalise terms with an undisclosed website specialising in autographed sports memorabilia.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Yamal’s management have advised him to discontinue signing autographs in public. His advertising representatives are currently negotiating to market signed items, including boots and shirts, exclusively through this platform. Limiting public autographs is believed to enhance the value of Yamal’s signature, meaning that fans seeking memorabilia will have to purchase these items directly from the website.
🚨 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Getting a signature from Lamine Yamal will now come at a cost.
The player is close to an agreement with a company specializing in the sale of clothing and merchandise, and has been told not to sign autographs anymore.
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Record-Breaking Income and Merchandising Strategy
Yamal’s financial status was recently highlighted by Forbes, which estimated his wealth to be £32 million ($43 million). This surge was fuelled by a breakout 2024-25 season in which he netted 18 goals and provided 25 assists for Barcelona, in addition to starring for Spain in their Euro 2024 triumph. His earnings have been further boosted by the addition of Beats by Dre to an endorsement portfolio that already includes Adidas, Konami, and Powerade.
| Season | Goals | Assists | Club Success | Estimated Wealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | 25 | LaLiga, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup | £32 million |
Yamal has been rewarded with a contract extension at Barcelona, keeping him at the club until 2031, following their domestic treble success. He has also inherited the iconic number 10 shirt, previously worn by Lionel Messi, signifying a new era at the club.
Derby Build-Up and Fitness Update
The focus will now return to the pitch on Saturday as Yamal prepares for a crucial Catalan derby against local rivals Girona. The forward has battled a groin injury in recent weeks, but manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Yamal will be available for selection.
Speaking at Friday’s pre-match press conference, Flick stated: “Lamine and Fermin [Lopez] are back, but they can’t play 90 minutes. If we play at a good level, we can beat anyone.
“The important thing is to start the game well. We have to play at our best, and that’s what I expect from the team.”
