Decision made – Barcelona will hand the iconic No. 10 shirt to talismanic winger next season | OneFootball

FC Barcelona have made a landmark decision regarding the club’s future: Lamine Yamal will wear the iconic No. 10 shirt starting from the 2025/26 season, reports kit insider Memorabilia1899 on X.

The move has been confirmed regardless of the situation surrounding Ansu Fati, who currently holds the No. 10 shirt and is likely to depart at the end of the season.

The transition is set to coincide with Yamal’s 18th birthday on 13 July 2025. On that day, Barcelona will hand him a new contract, an agreement for which is already in place and officially pass on the historic shirt number once worn by Lionel Messi.

The announcement will mark the start of a new era at Camp Nou, with the Blaugrana placing Yamal at the heart of their sporting and commercial strategy.

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Barcelona plan to unveil a fresh contract on Yamal’s birthday, featuring a mammoth €1 billion release clause.

This extraordinary figure reflects the club’s valuation of the young forward and its determination to protect one of the most promising talents in world football.

The decision to hand Yamal the No. 10 is more than symbolic. It is a calculated move by Barcelona to align their sporting ambitions with a powerful marketing strategy.

By making Yamal, already being counted as one of the best in the world, the face of the next generation, the Catalans anticipate a surge in global visibility and revenue, particularly in sponsorships, merchandise, and fan engagement.

This development underlines Barça’s intent to build the future of the team around Yamal, with the iconic jersey number serving as both recognition of his rising influence and a clear message about the club’s direction.