Barcelona have already picked their new number 10, official announcement reserved for special day | OneFootball

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, it has come to light that everything is now in place for Lamine Yamal to take over the famous number 10 shirt at Barcelona.

With Ansu Fati leaving on loan to Monaco, the number has become free, and everyone inside the club agrees that Yamal is the perfect player to wear it.

The youngster has shown maturity and talent far beyond his years, convincing the club’s leaders that he is ready for the responsibility.

Special announcement day

The official announcement of Yamal as the new number 10 will come soon. Barça and the player have decided to make it special by revealing it during an event tied to his 18th birthday.

This event will not only celebrate him becoming an adult but will also mark his first time appearing with the iconic number 10 shirt on his back.

The plan is to give fans a memorable moment they can cherish while also boosting excitement around the new season.

Big plans for the day

Lamine Yamal will be Barcelona’s new number 10. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Yamal turns 18 on Sunday, July 13th, which is also when Hansi Flick’s Barcelona will start their summer training with fitness and medical checks.

The club wants to organise a big event close to that date, although the exact day is still being finalised since his birthday is on a holiday.

When the event happens, Yamal will appear in the new 2025-26 home kit, proudly wearing the number 10 shirt for the first time.

Financial gains

The number 10 shirt is special at Barcelona, having been worn by legends like Lionel Messi. Giving it to Yamal shows how much faith the club has in him.

The move will also bring in extra money from shirt sales, with fans eager to buy the new kit with Yamal’s name and number.

Barça will launch the new home shirt on Tuesday, July 2nd, but fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Yamal officially announced as the new number 10.