Lionel Messi's departure from FC Barcelona in 2021 marked the end of a golden era in the club's history. For more than a decade, Barça's '10' was synonymous with magic, goals, and victories.
Messi's departure was a tremendous blow, not only for the squad but for the fans who saw in him the figure who had given everything for the club. With the Argentine star's departure, the number 10 was left orphaned, a void difficult to fill.The Difficult Transition of the '10' After Messi After Messi's departure, Barcelona faced difficult times. The club's finances were in ruins, making it difficult to bring in new renowned players.
In this context, Ansu Fati inherited the number 10 jersey, a number loaded with history and symbolism. However, the reality for Fati has not been the desired one.Despite the expectations he caused, the young forward has not managed to establish himself in the first team, and his situation has become unsustainable. The lack of minutes and prominence has brought the relationship between the player and the club to the brink of breaking. Meanwhile, Fati seems to have his days numbered at Barça. Laporta's Big Decision With Ansu Fati's future in the air, Barça's president, Joan Laporta, has made a momentous decision: the number 10 jersey already has a new owner. That new owner is one of the greatest promises to have emerged from the culé academy in recent years.
