After Ansu Fati was loaned to Brighton & Hove Albion, Barcelona ended the season without a “number ten” for the first time in 28 years.
As Barcelona gets ready for the new season, the marketing team is pushing the club to find a new “number ten,” which could be advantageous for business.
With Barcelona’s 125th anniversary coming up, having a notable “number ten” could significantly boost the club’s revenue opportunities.
Ansu Fati has taken back the number ten shirt after his loan at Brighton.
However, there’s a shared opinion within the club that this prestigious jersey should be worn by a central player. Diario AS notes that prominent figures such as Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho have previously held this number.
Given Fati’s recent difficulties and uncertain future at Camp Nou, many of Barcelona’s stakeholders think the shirt should be given to a different player.
Reports suggest that Lamine Yamal is the leading candidate to become Barcelona’s new number ten.
Taking on this role entails significant responsibility, which might be challenging for someone under 17. Nevertheless, many believe Yamal is capable of handling this role effectively.
The young Spanish talent has already shown impressive maturity and skill at the top level of football. He could soon play a key role in leading Spain to their first European Championship in 12 years. Given his status as a genuine first-team member and his previous interest in wearing the prestigious jersey, he now has strong reasons to be given this opportunity.
