Lamine Yamal recently expressed his desire to wear Lionel Messi's iconic number 10 shirt at FC Barcelona in an interview with Mundo Deportivo. The 16-year-old FC Barcelona prodigy has been drawing comparisons to the legendary Messi, with his standout performance in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Tottenham Hotspur.
Initially assigned the number 27 jersey, Lamine has seized the opportunity to secure a starting position on the right wing during the 2023/2024 campaign, showcasing his potential as a future star of the club. President Joan Laporta even confirmed rejecting a substantial bid for Lamine from Paris Saint-Germain, highlighting the teenager's value to the team.
While acknowledging that Ansu Fati currently holds the number 10 shirt, Lamine expressed his pride at the prospect of one day donning the iconic jersey. He emphasized his ambition to become a Barcelona legend, regardless of the shirt number he wears.
Looking ahead to the Champions League quarterfinal clash against PSG, Lamine predicted a 1-0 victory for Barcelona in the first leg, envisioning himself as the goal scorer. The return fixture is set to take place at the Montjuic Stadium on April 16, where Lamine aims to play a pivotal role in securing a place in the next round of the competition.
