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Barcelona Finalizes Plans for Lamine Yamal to Inherit Messi's No. 10 Shirt and Sign €1 Billion Contract

The 17-year-old prodigy is set to secure a generational deal and symbolic jersey handover on his 18th birthday, cementing his status as a future football icon.

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Overview

  • Lamine Yamal will officially inherit Lionel Messi's No. 10 jersey for the 2025/26 season, replacing current wearer Ansu Fati.
  • Barcelona plans to offer Yamal a long-term contract on July 13, 2025, his 18th birthday, with a record €1 billion release clause.
  • The move underscores Barcelona's commitment to protecting their homegrown talent after past high-profile departures like Neymar's.
  • Yamal, who currently wears Messi's former No. 19, has already achieved significant milestones, including a domestic treble this season and 100 club appearances.
  • The teenager is widely regarded as a generational talent and a front-runner for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, drawing comparisons to Messi's early career trajectory.