Lamine Yamal has agreed to extend his contract until 2030, with a progressive deal that rewards his exceptional talent. This priority issue is settled, albeit with challenges for a club still constrained by its wage structure.

To be a running favourite for the Ballon d’Or at 17 years of age is simply absurd. Yet, it is just the story of another day in Lamine Yamal’s life.The Barcelona wonderkid has broken records,