According to Memorabilia, Lamine Yamal is set to inherit Barcelona’s iconic number 10 jersey starting July 13th, 2025—a date that coincides with his 18th birthday. The club reportedly plans to mark the milestone by officially handing over the legendary number, regardless of what happens with current holder Ansu Fati.
While Fati still has time on his contract, he is widely expected to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes. Even if he chooses to remain and see out his deal, the decision to give Yamal the number 10 shirt appears already final.
Yamal has delivered an extraordinary season, showcasing maturity beyond his years with goals, assists, and game-changing performances. His rise has captured attention across Europe, and within La Liga, praise continues to grow—Villarreal’s Pape Gueye even claimed that some of his teammates believe Lamine Yamal is better than Messi at the same age.
Barcelona clearly views Yamal as the face of their future, and the symbolic passing of the number 10 shirt only reinforces that belief.
