Overview

• Club president Joan Laporta conducted the ceremonial handover of Lionel Messi’s former number 10 shirt at Camp Nou on July 16.
• Yamal signed a contract extension in May that secures his place at Barcelona through 2031 with a record-setting release clause.
• The 18-year-old delivered 18 goals and 25 assists last season to help Barcelona clinch La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
• Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has asked the public prosecutor to investigate allegations of exploitation at Yamal’s private 18th birthday celebration.
• Ansu Fati’s loan move to AS Monaco freed the iconic jersey that has been worn by Maradona, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Messi