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Lamine Yamal Takes Barcelona’s No. 10 Shirt and Signs Extension Through 2031

Securing a contract with a €1 billion release clause, the winger faces a probe by Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights into his 18th birthday celebration

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Overview

  • Barcelona formally presented 18-year-old Lamine Yamal with the No. 10 jersey on July 16 after Ansu Fati’s loan move to AS Monaco freed the iconic number.
  • Yamal’s new contract, agreed in May and signed this week, binds him to Barça until 2031 and includes a €1 billion buyout clause.
  • The winger inherits a storied legacy carried by legends such as Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona, reflecting Barça’s commitment to homegrown talent.
  • Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has asked a public prosecutor to investigate alleged breaches of disability laws at Yamal’s private 18th birthday party.
  • The No. 10 handover and long-term deal underline Barcelona’s strategy to secure its rising stars as Yamal prepares for another season at Camp Nou.