Jorge Mendes makes immediate request to Barcelona for client Lamine Yamal after impressive Euro 2024 display: Reports

According to SPORT, super agent Jorge Mendes has asked Barcelona to increase Lamine Yamal's salary immediately after the teenager's stunning Euro 2024 display.

Yamal shone brightly at the European Championships, scoring a spectacular goal in the semi-final against France and bagging four assists over the course of the tournament in Germany. Spain went on to win the trophy by beating England (2-1) in the final.

Barcelona have reportedly planned on increasing Yamal's salary in 2026, when his current contract ends. The Catalan club reportedly have a verbal agreement in place to extend the youngster's stay until 2030.

However, as per the aforementioned source, Joan Laporta is ready to abide by Mendes' request and give Yamal an immediate salary bump. As per Capology, the recently turned 17-year-old earns €27,000 at the club.

Lamine Yamal has so far made 51 appearances for Barca since making his first team debut at the end of the 2022-23 season. He has scored seven goals and has provided 10 assists for La Blaugrana.

Yamal has already made 14 appearances for Spain's national team, scoring thrice and providing eight assists. Yamal has high potential and he is expected to reach that ceiling, making him a coveted possession of Barca.

Lamine Yamal set to miss Barcelona's US tour: Report

As per Mundo Deportivo, Lamine Yamal won't be a part of the Barcelona squad for their pre-season tour to the United States. The La Liga giants are set to play Manchester City, Real Madrid, and AC Milan in the tour.

However, Yamal has reportedly been given a three-weeks' vacation after Spain's Euro 2024 triumph. Apart from Yamal, Pedri and Ferran Torres have also been given the same relaxation.

While Yamal is already a star, his absence won't be an issue for the club's financial revenue. All tickets for the three friendlies in the US have already been sold, as per the aforementioned source.