I will make my path, declares Yamal as he takes No.10 shirt

Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal inherited the club's No.10 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.