Lamine Yamal has scored his first Barcelona goal in the No.10 shirt that Lionel Messi once wore with such distinction.

  • Memorable summer for teen starlet
  • New squad number and lucrative contract
  • Catching the eye during tour of Asia
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Having celebrated his 18th birthday, the teenage wonderkid has enjoyed a memorable summer. A lucrative contract has been signed on the back of relaxing during a series of holidays that saw him rub shoulders with former Blaugrana star Neymar.

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    Yamal’s standing in Catalunya has been recognised with a new squad number, with the departure of Ansu Fati to Monaco freeing him to take an iconic jersey. The youngster is expected to do the No.10 justice.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    A bright start has been enjoyed to life as the latest heir to Messi’s throne, with his goal account for 2025-26 being opened in pre-season during a friendly clash with FC Seoul as Barca tour Asia.

    Said effort was a trademark strike from Yamal as he drifted past defenders, tried a clever flick and ultimately drilled the ball into the corner from the edge of the box. Barcelona will be hoping that is a sign of things to come.