With Ansu Fati’s loan move to Monaco, the number 10 shirt has become available. Consensus within Barcelona is that Lamine Yamal is an ideal candidate to inherit this prestigious number.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, all arrangements have been made for Lamine Yamal to assume the iconic number 10 shirt at the club. The young player has demonstrated exceptional maturity and talent, convincing the club’s leadership that he is prepared for this significant responsibility.
Yamal will soon be officially announced as the new number 10. Barça and Yamal have chosen to reveal this during his 18th birthday event, celebrating both his coming of age and his debut with the iconic number 10 shirt.
The plan is to create a memorable moment for fans and increase excitement for the new season.
Yamal turns 18 on Sunday, July 13th, coinciding with the start of summer training. The club plans a major event around this date, though the exact day is pending since his birthday falls on a holiday. Yamal will debut the new 2025-26 home kit, wearing the number 10 shirt.
The number 10 shirt holds significant prestige at Barcelona, previously donned by iconic players such as Lionel Messi. Assigning this number to Yamal demonstrates the club’s considerable confidence in his abilities. Additionally, this decision is expected to generate substantial revenue from shirt sales, as supporters will be keen to purchase the new kit bearing Yamal’s name and number.
Barça will unveil the new home shirt on July 2nd, but Yamal’s number 10 announcement will come later.
