He doesn't want to heir Messi's number 10, the new number Lamine Yamal will have at FC Barcelona

Lamine Yamal turned 17 years old yesterday, and he is seen as one of Spain's most important players. He is also seen as a key player for FC Barcelona next season, and rumors have it that he will be given the number 10 jersey, the special number that Lionel Messi wore for many years. Barcelona fans believe that the number should be retired since it holds such a special place in the club. The fans have not been sure on who should wear it next season but Yamal is seen as the ideal player to wear it. The youngster answered the rumors that he would wear the number 10 jersey at FC Barcelona next season but accidentally revealed which number he would take. Yamal said, "Which number will I wear next season? I don't care what number I wear, as long as I play I don't care. Maybe the number 17 that Marcos [Alonso] had, but I don't care." The Spanish winger is still rumored to take the special number, but for now, the number 10 may be for Ansu Fati, who is back at the club.

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Yamal currently wears the number 27 at FC Barcelona, and in the Spanish national team, he wears the number 19. He is set to be a starter for FC Barcelona next season under the new manager Hansi Flick. Yamal spoke to the new coach and said, "Does Flick speak to me? Yes, he sent me a message before and after the France game. He told me I would score a goal and that's what happened. I am very happy that we have this relationship, even if it is via WhatsApp."

Yamal also confirmed that he will send him a message ahead of the final. The youngster said, "Did Flick tell me anything about the final? He will definitely send me a text tomorrow or the day of the match. We are in constant communication."

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Yamal on England at the EURO 2024 Final

Lamine Yamal will play the most important match of his young career so far today against England in the European Championship final. Yamal spoke ahead of the final and said, "How do I see Sunday? A dream ending, more with England as rival. Everyone wants to play games like that. Now what we want is for the cup to end in Spain."