Within the hallowed halls of La Masia, creativity dances in the air as every corner buzzes with vibrant energy emanating from a diverse ensemble of individuals. The factory of talents continues to be one of the greatest gifts of Barcelona, and one of the latest players to spring forth from this bustling hive of talent is none other than Lamine Yamal.
Having recently just turned 16, Yamal was given the traditional birthday smacks in training. But despite his youthful demeanor, he stood a cut above everyone else when the ball nestled in his zestful feet.
According to Relevo, Yamal dropped jaws in the training session that saw them prepare for the USA pre-season tour. “He has been crazy in training”, as per one of the sources.
Although the veterans are said to deny the claim to protect the player from piling unnecessary pressure, comparisons are being drawn with Lionel Messi, who once similarly contrasted his young appearance with maturity beyond his years on a football field.
Despite making his first-team debut against Real Betis at the tender age of 15, his impact was immediate and he threw some shades of the little genius people are comparing him with. After sporadically appearing off the bench towards the conclusion of last season, he also went on to enjoy a special Euro U-17 campaign.
Despite being knocked out in the Semi-Finals, he went out as the tournament joint-top scorer, boasting some incredible stats. Yamal accumulated 4 goals, 2 assists, 58 dribble attempts, with 38 successful dribbles. He also created 10-plus chances, which is more than any other player.
Eager to see the youngster live up to his innate potential, Barcelona oozes relief knowing the details regarding his renewal are close to completion. It is anticipated that it will be sealed before the tour begins on Wednesday to ward off any competitors that may attempt to snatch him away.
