Barcelona announce Lamine Yamal’s new jersey number

Barcelona have confirmed Lamine Yamal will be wearing no. 19 next season!

The 17-year-old reportedly has declined the opportunity to take no. 10 out of respect for its current holder, Ansu Fati.

Yamal also wears no. 19 in Spain’s national team.

Barca’s no. 19 was worn by Leo Messi from 2005 to 2008. The other Blaugrana greats to carry it include Patrick Kluivert and Sergio Aguero.