Yamal goes public with rapper girlfriend, 25, after controversial summer

LAMINE YAMAL has gone public with his rapper girlfriend after his controversial summer break.

The Barcelona star, 18, stepped out with Argentine musician Nicki Nicole to celebrate her 25th birthday.

8 Lamine Yamal has gone public with girlfriend Nicki Nicole Credit: instagram

8 She is a rapper who hails from Argentina Credit: INSTAGRAM

8 The pair were spotted kissing at a nightclub earlier this month Credit: Getty

8 Nicole is a big hit in Argentina and Spain Credit: INSTAGRAM

The pair appeared smitten as they posed for photos together.

The couple clasped hands while cracking smiles for the camera.

And Yamal showed his loving side as he slipped a hand around Nicole’s waist.

They were first linked earlier this month when they were spotted kissing in a nightclub.

Nicole is a big star in her native Argentina and has also cracked Spain with several smash singles.

She previously dated fellow singer Peso Pluma, with the couple splitting last year.

Yamal’s relationship comes after he was pictured on holiday with a stunning influencer who is 12 years older than him.

The winger, then 17, fuelled speculation he was with social media personality Fati Vazquez, 29, after separate posts indicated they were holidaying in the same place.

They were later were seen riding a jet ski together, causing a ripple among fans.

In July, Yamal caused more controversy as he celebrated his 18th birthday.

8 Nicole and Yamal have made no secret of their relationship Credit: INSTAGRAM

8 She regularly stuns in glam pictures Credit: INSTAGRAM

8 She previously dated Peso Pluma Credit: Getty

8 Nicole is seven years Yamal's senior Credit: INSTAGRAM

Footage on social media claimed to show several dwarfs leaving his mafia-themed bash.

It sparked concerns within Spain’s government that they may have been exploited.

And Yamal now faces an investigation, risking a potential fine of £876,000.