Barcelona chooses a new player to wear the number 10
Barcelona is gearing up for the preliminary rounds ahead of the new season, aiming to bounce back from last season’s disappointment of ending trophyless. Their new coach, Hansi Flick, is preparing for a fresh start, hoping for a successful era akin to his achievements with Bayern Munich.
According to Sport, under Flick’s decision, Barcelona plans to reclaim the number 10 jersey from Ansu Fati and assign it to Lamine Yamal. Last season, the number 10 remained unused for the first time in nearly three decades after Ansu Fati went on loan to Brighton. Ansu has returned and is eager to reclaim the shirt under Flick’s leadership next season. However, Flick has surprised Fati by requesting that the number be given to the promising talent, Yamal.
The newspaper highlights Barcelona’s concerns about the commercial potential of Ansu wearing the prestigious number next season, suggesting the club fears his marketability might not meet expectations if he continues wearing it.
Meanwhile, Lamine has become the center of attention at Euro 2024 and could potentially generate substantial revenues if he receives the number 10 jersey next season.
