Hansi Flick’s arrival at FC bank Barcelona is already generating strong repercussions inside and outside the locker room. In a totally unexpected turn, the new German coach decided thatLamine Yamal will not be the next number 10 of Barcelona, a decision that caused surprise and even discomfort in some sectors of the Culé environment.
During a private meeting with players and training employees, Flick was clear and direct:“Lamine Yamal won’t take number 10. It’s not time yet.”With these words, the coach ended the speculation circulating for weeks, where many gave why the young farm prodigy would inherit the mythical dorsal that once wore legends like Ronaldinho, Messi or Maradona.
But the news doesn’t end there. Hansi Flick also revealed that he already has in mindWho will be the new bearer of number 10, and your choice left everyone speechless. This is a player who, although loved by fans, was not in the pools to take this responsibility. His identity has not yet been officially confirmed, but several sources close to the club point out that it could be a more experience and lead in the group.
Flick’s decision has a clear message: in his project, there is no room for symbolic or emotional decisions. Each choice will be based on each player’s performance, maturity and preparation to take on high level challenges. In the case of Yamal, although it is considered a world football jewel, the coach prefers to take his development with patience and does not carry it with the pressure involved in the transfer of the club’s most iconic dorsal.
The reactions were not waiting. Some fans support the measure, valuing the prudence and long -term vision of the new coach. Others, on the other hand, believe that Yamal is prepared to assume this role and that this decision can affect their motivation.
What is clear is thatHansi Flick arrived at Camp nou with the intention of breaking molds and building a new Barça in his own way.And this decision on number 10 is just the beginning.
