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Following in Lionel Messi's footsteps! Lamine Yamal embraces comparisons to Argentine hero as Barcelona wonderkid handed iconic shirt number

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Vissel Kobe

Barcelona

<p>Barcelona have decided to hand the iconic No.10 shirt to Yamal ahead of the 2025-26 season, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20250627/1002490073/barca-decidido-dorsal-10-lamine-yamal.html" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a> reports. The move comes after Ansu <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/ansu-fati-monaco-player-medical-unveiling-scheduled-barcelona-reach-agreement-ligue-1-side/blta6fcb791de2b7f22" target="_blank">Fati’s loan move to Monaco</a>, officially vacating the number. While Fati had worn the shirt since Messi's departure, Barcelona froze the number during his last loan spell.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The No.10 shirt at Barca isn't just a number it’s a symbol. From Rivaldo and Ronaldinho to Messi, it represents creativity, genius, and leadership. The club’s decision to pass it on to Yamal reflects their belief in his long-term potential and global appeal. With the his influence growing both on and off the pitch.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The official announcement of his new number may not come until after the new home kit is released on July 2. Barca will hold a special event for Yamal's 18th birthday in July and will announce him as the new No. 10 when that takes place, although, as his birthday falls on a holiday, it is not yet known when it will go ahead.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The youngster, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/lamine-yamal-visits-idol-neymar-holiday-onlyfans-model/blt54bdc9bf78ed539e" target="_blank">who was recently with Neymar in Brazil</a>, is currently relaxing in Ibiza and will join Hansi Flick's side for pre-season training in a couple of weeks.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LAMINE YAMAL?

Following in Lionel Messi's footsteps! Lamine Yamal embraces comparisons to Argentine hero as Barcelona wonderkid handed iconic shirt number | Goal.com

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is set to wear the legendary No.10 shirt once worn by Lionel Messi as he takes center stage for the 2025-26 season.

Following in Lionel Messi&apos;s footsteps! Lamine Yamal embraces comparisons to Argentine hero as Barcelona wonderkid handed iconic shirt number

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