Lamine Yamal is not just Barcelona’s next big talent, he’s fast becoming the face of its future.
The 17-year-old winger recently shot a Nike commercial, setting the stage for what could be a major turning point in his career: wearing the legendary number 10 jersey.
The move hints at a changing of the guard at Barcelona, with Ansu Fati likely on his way out. Stepping into that shirt is more than symbolic—it’s a clear signal that the club sees Yamal as the one to carry its legacy forward.
Behind the scenes, his agent Jorge Mendes flew into Barcelona to speed up contract talks. According to El Pais journalist Juan Irigoyen, Mendes wasn’t keen on postponing the deal until after Yamal’s planned trip to Brazil, where he’ll meet his idol Neymar.
Yamal’s rise is no accident. His growth, both on and off the pitch, shows the club’s trust in his ability to lead a new era one built on talent, ambition, and deep Catalan roots.
