Despite reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain, who allegedly tabled a €200 million offer, Lamine Yamal’s future was never really in question. The young Spanish talent sees his future in Barcelona, and today he reaffirmed that commitment.Just three days after celebrating his 18th birthday – quite extravagantly, some might say – Yamal put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with the Catalan giants. As part of the announcement, he was also presented with a new squad number: the iconic No. 10 jersey, previously worn by some of the club’s greatest legends like Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo among them. This number is his now 🔟💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/vsytponLaY— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 16, 2025 The number was last worn by Ansu Fati, whose move to Monaco in hopes of reviving his career cleared the path for Yamal to inherit the shirt – arguably the most pressure-laden in world football.A key factor in the timing of the new deal was Yamal’s adulthood. As a minor, he was legally restricted to signing contracts no longer than three years. But after turning 18 on July 13, Yamal was finally eligible to commit fully. Surrounded by family and close friends at the new Camp Nou offices, he signed a deal that ties him to Barcelona until the summer of 2031.”A photo for the history books,” read the caption beneath an image of Lamine Yamal holding up the No. 10 shirt alongside club president Joan Laporta.”Barca is my life. I’ve been here since I was seven. Every kid at La Masia dreams of reaching the first team. I’m living that dream, and that means I have to keep working hard,” Yamal said during the signing ceremony.The moment has arrived. 😍 pic.twitter.com/WZbDECNqi8— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 16, 2025 Asked about his goals for the upcoming season, he was clear:”To win. Always to win. To enjoy the game and continue developing, because I’m still very young. But above all, to keep winning.”Yamal ended with a message for the fans:”I can’t wait to play in front of you all at the new Camp Nou. This season is going to be amazing, and I’m sure we’ll be celebrating plenty of victories together.”Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s new No. 10, is ready to embrace the challenge.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019211##
