Barcelona is gearing up for the initial rounds preceding the upcoming season, aiming to recover from the disappointment of the previous season, where they finished without winning any trophies. Their new coach, Hansi Flick, is preparing for a new beginning, hoping to replicate the success he experienced with Bayern Munich.
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According to the sports news outlet, Sport, Hansi Flick has decided that Barcelona will reclaim the number 10 jersey from Ansu Fati and assign it to Lamine Yamal. Last season, the number 10 jersey was not worn for the first time in nearly thirty years, as Ansu Fati was on loan to Brighton. Now that Ansu has returned, he is eager to wear the shirt again under Flick’s leadership next season. However, Flick has surprised Fati by suggesting that the number 10 should be given to the promising young talent, Yamal.
The newspaper also points out that Barcelona has concerns about the commercial appeal of Ansu Fati wearing the prestigious number next season, indicating that the club is worried his marketability might not meet expectations if he continues to wear it.
Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal has become a focal point at Euro 2024 and has the potential to generate significant revenue if he is given the number 10 jersey next season.
