Lamin Yamal has officially become the "new Messi" in Barcelona
Barcelona has made an important decision regarding the future of Lamin Yamal. The management of the Catalan club Barcelona considers the player to be the leader of the Blue-Garnet.
Next season, Yamal will receive a new status, journalist Jota Jordi reports on his Instagram page.
Barcelona leader Lamin Yamal will be rewarded for playing for the Catalan team. It is not only a salary increase, but also a new status. Starting from the 2025/2026 season, the young footballer will wear the number 10 on his back. Previously, it belonged to Lionel Messi.
What is known about Yamal
The Barcelona winger became one of the team's best players last season when he was just 16 years old. This season, there is a noticeable difference when the Catalans play with Lamin in the lineup and without him, when the midfielder misses matches for some reason.
The European champion with the Spanish national team sets records for the Catalan team almost every month. In the 2024/2025 season, Yamal played 24 matches in all tournaments, scored 9 goals and made 12 assists.
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