As reported by El País, Lamine Yamal has expressed in the Barcelona locker room that he does not want to engage in discussions about potentially wearing the club’s legendary number 10 jersey — not while Ansu Fati remains a member of the squad.
“Until Ansu leaves, I don’t want to talk about the number 10. He’s my friend,” Yamal reportedly stated, showing both respect and loyalty to his teammate.
At just 16, Yamal recently signed a long-term deal with Barcelona, securing a prominent future and becoming one of the squad’s highest earners. His off-field maturity matches his composed performances on the pitch.
Meanwhile, Ansu Fati is anticipated to complete a move to AS Monaco soon — likely on loan with a purchase option. Only after that deal is finalized might Yamal consider donning the iconic shirt number, although his deference suggests he won’t make such a decision lightly
