Barcelona lock in new date to unveil their next number 10 – report

In accordance with Jijantes, Barcelona have determined to maneuver up their plans to announce Lamine Yamal as their new quantity 10.

Initially, the membership needed to disclose the information on the younger star’s 18th birthday, which is on Sunday, July 13.

However now, the announcement is anticipated to happen on Tuesday, July 2, in the future earlier than Barça formally unveil their new equipment for the upcoming season.

Barcelona had deliberate a particular occasion to mark Yamal’s 18th birthday, coinciding with the day his new long-term contract turns into official.

The Yamal household confirmed the information

This new deal will tie him to the membership till 2031, going past the three-year restrict set for underage gamers. Nonetheless, issues sped up after Yamal himself hinted on the swap on social media.

On Saturday evening, he posted a photograph of Diego Maradona carrying Barça’s iconic quantity 10 shirt, adopted by a picture of himself celebrating a aim in his present quantity 19 shirt with the caption, “My quantity, my story,” which many noticed as a farewell to his previous quantity.

To take away any doubts, Yamal’s father confirmed on Instagram: “You don’t simply deserve the quantity 10. You deserve a lot extra.”

Followers keen to purchase Yamal’s new shirt

With Ansu Fati heading to AS Monaco on mortgage, the well-known quantity 10 shirt will change into obtainable, clearing the best way for Yamal to inherit it.

In accordance with Jijantes, Barcelona plan to announce the quantity change on Tuesday, July 2, to allow them to begin promoting the brand new shirts the next day, Wednesday, July 3.

By timing the announcement this manner, Barça will make sure that followers can instantly purchase shirts with “Yamal 10” printed on the again as quickly as the brand new kits hit the membership’s official shops.

Anticipating a increase

The membership expects large demand for Yamal’s quantity 10 shirt. Followers are excited to see a brand new star take over the enduring quantity as soon as worn by legends like Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho.

Barcelona’s administration is already anticipating a gross sales increase as supporters rush to purchase the brand new shirts and have a good time Yamal’s new position within the group.

By the point the participant turns 18 and his new contract formally begins, his shirts will already be flying off the cabinets, giving Barça a great addition each on and off the pitch.