Ansu Fati's season at Barça can be summed up in 0 goals and 0 assists in just 298 minutes played. Despite Ansu speaking with Hansi Flick in preseason to stay, when he has played, which hasn't been much, he hasn't delivered. The coach hasn't trusted a footballer who lacks the mentality and confidence for this Barça.
Ansu Fati has gradually faded away. Far from that boy who dazzled with goals and assists, the striker's value is now 5 million euros. In 2020, at 17 years old, he reached a value of 80 million euros.
Clear as day
It is very evident that Hansi Flick doesn't trust the forward, as he didn't even get minutes against Villarreal. With nothing at stake and LaLiga won, the German didn't give Ansu Fati a single minute. It is clear that he will leave FC Barcelona this summer, and it will only remain to be seen which team signs him.
For all that could have been and wasn't, Ansu Fati has decided to have a nice gesture with one of his best friends in the locker room before leaving. It is Lamine Yamal and the great friendship they share.
The two have been strongly compared to Messi at some point and share similarities. Therefore, Ansu Fati's "10" will be for the one from Rocafonda. Lamine Yamal will leave his "19" to wear the number with more weight in the team.
Lamine Yamal, the new '10' of Barça
Given Lamine Yamal's undeniable quality, combined with the good gesture from his friend Ansu Fati, it will be a point in favor for Barça in terms of marketing. Shirts with Lamine Yamal's "10" at FC Barcelona can be an economic boost for the club. Additionally, in sports, it was evident that this moment was going to come sooner or later.
Ansu Fati has decided so no matter what happens. There could be a sale, a loan, he might finally stay, or even a free transfer for the player. Whatever his destination, the one from Guinea-Bissau will hand over the eternal number to Lamine.
Lamine Yamal, the golden boy
He is the most beloved player by the culé fans for what it means to have him on the team. Next July 13, he will turn 18, with which he will celebrate more than just a birthday at FC Barcelona. Additionally, he will debut the "10" left by his friend Ansu Fati and will sign a contract that will bind him to the club until 2030.
Apart from the marketing boost, Barça is aiming for an image improvement in the club with Lamine Yamal as the flagbearer. The club's icon, if that weren't enough, would have a release clause of 1 billion euros.