Lamine Yamal Pays Tribute to Diego Maradona, Drops Hint He Will Be Wearing No.10 at Barcelona
- FC Barcelona teen sensation Lamine Yamal appears to have spilled the beans about his next jersey number
- The 17-year-old, who currently wears the No.19 shirt, dropped the hint by paying homage to the late Diego Maradona
- He is believed to be the next occupant of Barca's most iconic jersey number, previously worn by greats like Ronaldinho
Lamine Yamal may have finally teased the answer to a question fans have long speculated about: Will he wear the club’s legendary No. 10 jersey?
In a cryptic but powerful Instagram Story, Yamal posted a photo of the late Diego Maradona donning Barça’s iconic number.
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The image didn’t come with any captions, but for fans, it said more than enough.
With Ansu Fati on his way to AS Monaco, it appears the coveted jersey is set to change hands once again—and Yamal looks poised to inherit it.
Barcelona's No.10 jersey: A shirt won by legends
The No. 10 shirt at Barcelona isn’t just a number.
It carries the legacy of football’s greats—from Romário and Rivaldo to Ronaldinho and Riquelme, with Maradona and Lionel Messi forever etched into its history.
Since Messi’s emotional exit in 2021, the number passed to Ansu Fati, who carried immense expectations but couldn’t quite match the weight of the shirt.
Who will wear 10 at Barcelona after Ansu Fati?
Now, with Fati’s exit confirmed, the door has opened for Yamal, who many already see as the next big symbol at Camp Nou.
The 17-year-old has so far worn No. 19 and delivered performances far beyond his years.
Lamine's stats speak volumes: 18 goals and 25 assists during the 2024–25 season, according to Transfermarkt, helping Barcelona secure a domestic treble.
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His numbers reflect a level of maturity and consistency rare for someone so young.
With the club set to unveil their new kits in the coming days, anticipation is building. Fans are eager to see if Yamal’s quiet signal will become official.
Barcelona planning a birthday surprise for Yamal?
According to Goal, Barcelona is reportedly planning a special event to mark Yamal’s 18th birthday in July.
It’s expected that the club will use the occasion to formally present him as their new No. 10.
However, since his birthday lands on a holiday, the exact date for the announcement remains uncertain.
As whispers grow louder and clues become clearer, it’s only a matter of time before Yamal is officially handed the jersey that has defined greatness at Barça.
With his skills, mindset, and sense of occasion, the teenager may be ready to carry the torch and make the number his own.
Ghanaian footballer compares himself to Lamine Yamal
In a separate publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian footballer Emmanuel Agyenim Boateng drew a striking comparison between himself and Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal.
Speaking in his first interview after inking a three-year deal with Bibiani Gold Stars, the 26-year-old expressed confidence in his abilities.
He believes he shares the same attributes that make Yamal a standout, especially since they operate in similar roles on the pitch.
Source: YEN.com.gh
