Lamine Yamal: The young talent seeking the '10' jersey of Barça

Lamine Yamal, more than a promise, already gives the impression of be a consolidated star in the world of football. Despite being only 17 years old, the player from Rocafonda is not intimidated by any challenge, and the FC Barcelona knows this, as the right winger of the azulgrana team apparently wants to change his jersey from '19' to take on the mythical '10', which was once inherited by Leo Messi directly from Ronaldinho.

Lamine is ready for the number '10' jersey to rest on his back, something he sees as a great responsibility, but above all as a way to demonstrate the kind of player he is. The management of the azulgrana team is aware of the forward's desires and is in favor of supporting him, after the abrupt emergence he has had in just two seasons with the first team.

A problem: Ansu Fati is the current owner of the jersey

The number currently belongs to Ansu Fati, who has not been able to unleash his full potential due to injuries and is now just another player on the roster, often being the one left out in most call-ups. The former Brighton player has not been able to regain the level he showed when he debuted with FC Barcelona in August 2019. In the culé sports management, they know that the holder of the '10' jersey cannot be with an active player who is not getting minutes.

If the Catalan team wants to give the '10' to Lamine Yamal for the 2025-26 season, they would first have to speak with Ansu Fati to have him relinquish it. If this does not happen, we will have to wait for the left winger to decide to leave Can Barça, something he has not wanted to do, even having up to three teams interested in him.

Lamine is not weighed down by contexts, he has enough merits to wear the '10'

The 2024-25 season is a clear indication that Lamine Yamal is destined for great things. For him, there are no bad contexts, as evidenced by his numbers: 13 goals and 17 assists in 38 matches (3,092 minutes) at club level.

The right winger is also aware that in the culé offices he is projected as the biggest figure, both in football and in terms of image. His character, competitiveness, and desire to succeed at Barcelona are evident, which is why the management is aware that he is a player they will have to take very good care of.