According to El País, Lamine Yamal has made it clear in the Barcelona dressing room that he does not wish to discuss wearing the club’s iconic number 10 shirt — at least, not while Ansu Fati is still officially part of the team.
“Until Ansu leaves, I don’t want to talk about the number 10. He’s my friend,” Lamine reportedly said, demonstrating both humility and loyalty toward his teammate.
The 16-year-old prodigy recently signed a new long-term contract with Barcelona, securing his future at the club and becoming one of the best-paid players in the squad. His maturity off the pitch mirrors the poise he has shown on it.
Meanwhile, Ansu Fati is expected to finalize his departure next week, with a move to AS Monaco in the works — possibly a loan with an option to buy. Once that transfer is completed, the iconic shirt number could become available, but Lamine Yamal’s respectful stance suggests any decision on taking it would come only after Fati’s exit is fully settled.
