
Lamine Yamal Breaks Barcelona Jersey Sales Record
Lamine Yamal has had an incredible season at Barcelona under Hansi Flick so far. At just 17 years old, the youngster has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world, with a record of 17 goals and 25 assists, which is unheard of for a player of his age, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.
Thanks to Yamali's success at Barcelona, the youngster seems to have built a strong name for himself in terms of marketing, according to KosovaPress.
According to Miguel Rico (h/t FCB World), Lamine Yamal's jersey has become the best-selling Nike jersey in Barcelona history in a single day.
Following his stellar season with Barca and his anticipated participation in this summer's European Championship with Spain, sales exploded, reaching a staggering $2.1 million in just over 24 hours.
These figures are enough to show that Yamal is currently enjoying a reputation, establishing itself as the undisputed model of its club.
But, as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. This is especially important for Yamal, given his age.
Thankfully, the Spaniard seems to have thrived in the spotlight so far, as his former Barcelona youth coach recently revealed. However, as time goes on, Yamal's composure and temperament will be put to the test.
As for Barcelona, the rise in Yamal's shares could be an extremely positive sign, as the club seeks to maximize the potential of the Spanish teenager, not only in terms of performances, but also in terms of marketing.
As the club prepares for a return to Camp Nou next season, Yamal's shares are expected to rise further, which in turn could be beneficial for the club.