Lamine Yamal
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Retro or ‘vintage’ merchandise has become a staple of football culture – more so in recent years.
This is especially relevant with Manchester United whose shirts from the 1990s have become increasingly popular over recent times.
Now, it has emerged via social media that world class player Lamine Yamal has been spotted in a Manchester United shirt.
The shirt he is wearing from 1991 – a time where Manchester United were starting their ‘golden age’.
Yamal took the footballing world by shock with his immense talents during last year’s European Championship in Germany.
Since then, he has continued to impress through playing a pivotal role in Barcelona’s La Liga winning 2024-25 campaign.
During the campaign, Yamal has able to score on nine occasions whilst also gaining 13 assists.
Outside of La Liga, the 17-year-old impressed in the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona and the Nations League with the Spanish national team.
Across these two competitions, the winger was able to score on eight occasions whilst also putting in several man of the match performances.
At just 17, the winger has embraced a period of immense success during the early phase of his career.
This success has seen him win the European Championships with Spain last year.
Furthermore, it has seen him win two La Liga titles, a Super Cup and a Copa Del Rey.
The news of Yamal wearing a Manchester United shirt follows a crucial period for communications between the two clubs around one player – Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has expressed his desire to join the Spanish champions although it still remains unclear whether the Englishman will be making the move over to Spain yet.
However, this move could become more likely following Barcelona’s failed attempt to buy Nico Williams, This follows Williams signing a new contract at Athletic Club.
Yamal in the Manchester United shirt