Lamine Yamal to Receive Barcelona’s Number 10 Shirt

FC Barcelona has reportedly decided to give the iconic number 10 jersey to Lamine Yamal, following Ansu Fati's imminent loan move to AS Monaco. Yamal, who played a crucial role in Barcelona's recent domestic treble, will officially receive the shirt on his 18th birthday, July 13. The club's decision is expected to intensify comparisons between Yamal and Lionel Messi, as both are La Masia graduates who progressed from number 19 to 10. While Yamal initially hesitated to take the number out of respect for Fati, Barcelona ultimately made the call. The official announcement and jersey presentation are likely to coincide with both Barcelona's pre-season preparations and Yamal's contract extension. Fans and pundits are excited as Yamal is seen as ready to embrace the expectations associated with the number.