Everything pointed to Ansu Fati being destined to become Barça's next star, as they always produce top talents from their academy. The winger emerged at the best possible moment, when the club was in the red. Unfortunately, an injury changed everything and he has had to fight to recover ever since.
Barça is already improving its financial situation and everything suggests that they will soon be able to return to the 1:1 rule as usual. Departures like Ansu Fati's move to Monaco will help balance the books. Interestingly, Lamine Yamal will take over from Ansu, but the situation is not clear due to divided opinions.
Ansu Fati, Lamine Yamal and a major change
Lamine Yamal has become a global star and, as Raphinha said, he already has access to anything he wants and anyone he wants. Since his debut with the first team, the Spaniard hasn't stopped improving and it seems he has no ceiling. Wearing the '19' on his back, the winger is writing his own story, which is not easy.
Ansu Fati inherited the '10' from Leo Messi when he was at his best, but physical problems soon appeared. Since then, Ansu hasn't been able to get back on track and Monaco may be the solution. The French side have trusted him and will announce it officially very soon.
The '10' will be available and someone will have to wear it; it was believed that Lamine Yamal would be the one, but it's no longer clear. Through an Instagram story, Barça's star has hinted that he won't change his number. This has confused much of the fanbase, since it was taken for granted that he would be the one to wear it.
Lamine Yamal's father sets social media ablaze
First, Lamine Yamal posted a photo showing Maradona with the '10', suggesting that the number would be his. Hours later, the story stated that he was going to create his own legacy, thus contradicting the previous story. Shortly after, his father posted a story taking for granted that he will wear the legendary number on his back.
We don't know which number Lamine Yamal will wear, but it's clear that, whichever he wears, he'll take it to the top of soccer. For now, nothing can be taken for granted and it's likely that we won't know until the club itself confirms it.