Barcelona have announced that Lamine Yamal will be their new number 10, as well as confirming a contract renewal in the process. The Blaugrana have locked in their premier talent until 2031, on a

Lamine Yamal has been handed the iconic Barcelona No. 10 shirt previously worn by Lionel Messi, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday.

Lamine Yamal has been officially named Barcelona’s new No. 10. But how old was Lionel Messi when he took over the iconic number? Since Lionel Messi’s departure, Barcelona had been waiting for a player with a similar spark—someone who could carry the mantle of creativity and brilliance.