Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is set to inherit the club’s iconic number 10 shirt from the start of July, with Ansu Fati expected to complete a move to Monaco.
The decision reflects the club’s growing confidence in Yamal’s ability to become the focal point of their future attack.
Of Equatoguinean and Moroccan descent, the 17-year-old has quickly emerged as one of the brightest prospects in European football.
Despite the pressure that comes with the number 10 jersey, previously worn by legends such as Lionel Messi, Yamal has downplayed its significance, stating, “the jersey number doesn’t score goals or give assists.”
Barcelona recently secured the teenager’s long-term future with a new deal that will see him earn around €20 million annually in salary and bonuses.
Club officials view him as their franchise player and expect him to be the leader of the team’s offensive unit moving forward.
His meteoric rise has also sparked commercial interest. According to reports from Diario AS, a number of major global brands are already in discussions with Yamal’s representatives to secure endorsement deals.
If concluded, these agreements could net the youngster several million euros on top of his club wages.
