The Digest:
In a momentous move, Barcelona has handed 16-year-old Lamine Yamal the prestigious No. 10 jersey, succeeding Ansu Fati, who has joined AS Monaco on loan. However, the announcement comes as Yamal faces an investigation over allegations from his 18th birthday party.
Key Points:
- Barcelona confirmed Yamal’s new contract and No. 10 jersey in a special ceremony.
- Yamal replaces Ansu Fati, who transferred on loan to AS Monaco.
- The No. 10 jersey previously belonged to Lionel Messi, a Barcelona legend.
- Messi wore the iconic number for over a decade, leading the club to numerous titles.
- Fati’s loan move comes after an injury-plagued spell at Barcelona.
- Yamal played a key role in Barcelona’s 2024 La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup victories.
- The young star also helped Barcelona reach the Champions League semi-finals, where they were defeated by Inter Milan.
- Yamal is under investigation by the Spanish government for possible disability law violations tied to his 18th birthday party.
Barcelona’s bold decision to entrust Yamal with the No. 10 jersey marks a new chapter for the club but is clouded by controversy. His journey at Camp Nou will undoubtedly be watched with both excitement and scrutiny.
Sources: Vanguard, ESPN, Marca
