Lamine Yamal's empire continues to grow

BarcelonaHalf of humanity will know that Lamine Yamal turned eighteen this July, if we take into account the characteristics of his birthday party, as opulent as it is disastrous in terms of personal brandingDespite the disaster, the young man's talent and his passion fandom They endure everything, and the ordeal seems to be over. That's why this young man from Mataró's finances haven't suffered, and just a few months after turning 18, his net worth continues to grow.

Yamal, who won a league title more than a year before gain With his ESO (Compulsory Secondary Education) certificate, he's navigating the adult world at breakneck speed. A transformation from boy to man that he's witnessing unfold before everyone's eyes. Firstly, because neither he nor those around him are doing much to shield him from media scrutiny. And secondly, because in his professional sphere, maintaining secrecy about one's private life is difficult, since anything associated with a football star sells much better, and no media outlet can resist getting its share of the pie.

The breakneck pace at which Yamal lives has meant that in just over two years, he's gone from debuting to already possessing a real estate portfolio that many adults would envy. A portfolio that the teenager acquired thinking more of his parents than himself. At least initially, because, as we learned this week, when his turn came, it was nothing. As the newspaper published this week The CountryThe Barcelona winger has acquired the mansion that Shakira and Gerard Piqué built together during their romance. The house, the last remaining material link between the famous couple, had been awaiting a buyer since their relationship ended. However, the asking price was €14 million, which most interested parties considered above market value.

Finally, Lamine Yamal acquired the property for just over 10 million euros, a building that seems destined to be photographed for all eternity. In fact, although we refer to it in the singular, the house Yamal bought isn't just one house, it's two. Actually, it's three. But according to journalists Laura Fa and Lorena Vázquez, the third wasn't purchased by the Barcelona player because it's still inhabited by Gerard Piqué's parents, who are reportedly already working to separate their property from the others, now that they'll no longer be related to their neighbors.

A house too big for him alone

Yamal, who reportedly bought the house after three months of negotiations, won't be living alone, as his friends Moha and Soha are expected to join him. Clearly, to fill the 2,000 square meters of the house with life, you need people. That's why his closest friends are expected to move into one of the six bedrooms in the main house. Together they can enjoy all the mansion's amenities, including two swimming pools, a gym, a library, and a recording studio. In fact, this last feature led many to believe it would be ideal for the footballer's partner, singer Nicki Nicole. However, so far there's no word that Argentina will have to move.

But although this house is the most emblematic in Yamal, it is not the only one. According to VanitatisIn 2024, he demonstrated that things were going exceptionally well for him by buying no fewer than five homes. The latest of these was the one he bought last December for his father, the controversial Mounir Nasraoui. It has 180 square meters and is located in theupper Barcelona native. A storage room and a parking space were the additions to this property, which isn't the best of those he bought that year. The young man, who was a minor at the time, also thanked his mother for her efforts in raising him alone after her divorce from his father. According to this source, he bought his mother, Sheila Ebana, a 650-square-meter house in Premià de Dalt with its own swimming pool, wine cellar, and elevator. She reportedly lives there now with Lamine's younger brother, Keyne, from a previous relationship. It has also emerged that in 2024, Lamine bought an apartment near FC Barcelona's training ground, which would allow him to become independent from his family and commute to work without too much difficulty, as he didn't yet have a driver's license.

Cars before a driver's license

In fact, he probably doesn't have his license yet. However, he's making an effort to get it. Just ten days after his birthday, it came to light that the Barcelona striker was already enrolled in the driving school in Cuenca that many celebrities frequent to get their licenses. In fact, Lamine is the latest name to surface, but the list is very long and includes actors, actresses, magicians, and even international singers. Despite not yet having his license, some media outlets are already attributing high-end cars to the young man. Specifically, a Lamborghini Urus and a Porsche 911 Turbo S. What he will certainly have when the time comes is the Cupra that Barça provides to all its players.

Lamine Yamal is currently a money-making machine. His multi-million euro contract with FC Barcelona—which some media outlets suggest could reach €20 million gross annually with bonuses—and his numerous advertising deals mean that income keeps coming for this young man who, for now, seems interested in building wealth for when it's all over. Perhaps he's already received this advice from his family, which is why he started so early. It wouldn't be surprising if, when the initial excitement fades or unforeseen problems arise, friends and contracts disappear. It will be then that having taken care of his family and built lasting wealth—both financial and personal—will be especially valuable to him.