‘He deserves it’ – Rivaldo happy to see Lamine Yamal take on Barcelona No 10 shirt

Lamine Yamal is about to take over the enduring No. 10 shirt at Barcelona and Rivaldo assume it’s the proper resolution by the membership.

Ansu Fati’s departure to Monaco on mortgage has freed up the ten, and Yamal is about to be introduced because it’s new proprietor on his 18th birthday.

Rivaldo says Yamal has achieved sufficient in his younger profession so far to warrant being handed the well-known quantity.

“I don’t assume it’s going to be an issue for him, as a result of he performs with unbelievable calmness and doesn’t appear to be the age he’s whenever you see him on the pitch,” he stated, through Sport.

“Yamal has the character that’s anticipated of a 25 or 26-year-old participant.

“Barça’s quantity 10 shirt is in excellent form. I feel he deserves it, as a result of this quantity calls for lots of accountability, however he has lots of character.”

Barca have simply launched their new house package and are anticipated to indicate off Yamal in his new shirt on July 13 when his new contract can also be introduced.