Overview

• Barcelona formally introduced Lamine Yamal as its new number 10 in a presentation at Spotify Camp Nou on July 16
• He succeeds Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati in the iconic jersey, highlighting his rapid emergence from La Masía academy at age seven
• The club’s contract extension through 2031 took effect on his 18th birthday, featuring an estimated €40 million gross annual salary and a €1 billion release clause
• Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has launched an inquiry into complaints about the inclusion of dwarfism performers at Yamal’s birthday celebration
• Yamal has expressed ambitions to win trophies, enjoy his career and play in Barcelona’s forthcoming stadium