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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Barcelona have handed their no. 10 shirt to Ansu Fati, following Lionel Messi\u2019s move to Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n

The club officially confirmed this on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Barca had considered leaving the number unused for the 2021\/2022 season. However, LaLiga rules insist first-team players must wear numbers 1-25.<\/p>\n

Ansu, who only returned to training following a nine-month injury layoff, had initially been given the No. 17 shirt for the upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n

The forward has previously worn No. 22 and No. 33 since making his debut for the Catalans in 2019.<\/p>\n

Messi wore the No. 10 at Barca since 2008, having previously worn No. 30 and No. 19.<\/p>\n

The Argentina forward inherited the No. 10 shirt from Ronaldinho, with Juan Roman Riquelme and Rivaldo among those to wear it before him.<\/p>\n

Cavani vs Ronaldo: Manchester United take decision on No 7 jersey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Barcelona have handed their no. 10 shirt to Ansu Fati, following Lionel Messi\u2019s move to Paris Saint-Germain. The club officially confirmed this on Wednesday. Barca had considered leaving the number unused for the 2021\/2022 season. However, LaLiga rules insist first-team players must wear numbers 1-25. 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