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Star striker Yamal takes iconic Barca no.10 jersey
Gulf Today
|July 17, 2025
Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal inherited the club's number IO shirt, previously worn by all-time great Lionel Messi, on Wednesday.
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"Messi made his path and I will make mine," Yamal told reporters at an event at the club shop at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium.
"I will work as hard as I can, give everything and try to make those Barca fans who are there happy and those who are at home."
The 18-year-old winger, often compared to the Argentine superstar who also came through the club's La Masia youth academy, helped the Catalan giants win a domestic treble last season.
He signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2031 in May, becoming one of the best paid players at the club.
This story is from the July 17, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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