Next season, Lamin Yamal will play for Barcelona wearing number 10

Barcelona striker Lamin Yamal will be wearing the number "10" jersey for the team starting next season, reports El Chiringuito.

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According to the source, after Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona, the club decided that Ansu Fati would be a worthy successor to the Argentine. However, the 22-year-old player has not been able to establish himself convincingly—suffering numerous injuries and going on loan to Brighton. Currently, the Barcelona bosses believe in Lamin Yamal's talent, which is why next season the 17-year-old striker will receive the legendary "10" number.

It should be added that in the current season, Lamin Yamal has played 24 matches, scoring 9 goals and providing 13 assists.