Barcelona Names Lamine Yamal New Number 10 Shirt

FC Barcelona has officially decided to award the iconic number 10 jersey to 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, following Ansu Fati's loan move to AS Monaco. Yamal, who has impressed with 18 goals and 25 assists last season under coach Hansi Flick, is viewed as the club's next leading figure and a symbol of its long-term project. Although Yamal has shown humility by not publicly demanding the jersey, the club values his importance on the pitch and his promising future, making him the most valuable player at Barcelona. The official announcement and unveiling will occur on July 13, coinciding with Yamal's 18th birthday and the start of preseason, while the new kit will be released earlier on July 2. This transition places Yamal among legendary predecessors like Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, and Lionel Messi, and is expected to boost merchandise sales significantly. The decision marks a new chapter for Barcelona as they continue to nurture homegrown talent and rebuild their status among Europe's elite.