Lionel Messi says there’s no doubt at all that Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is the best of the latest generations of footballers making a mark on the world.
Yamal has taken over Messi’s No. 10 shirt at Barcelona and has been widely tipped to follow in the Argentine’s footsteps and go on and become the best player in the world.
Messi spoke about the future of football at a recent event and gave his blessing to Yamal.
“There is a new generation of footballers who are very good and who have many years ahead
of them, but if I have to choose one because of age, for what he has done so far and for the future he may have, he is Lamine. There’s no doubt, for me he’s the best,” he said, as reported by Sport.
Yamal finished second behind Ousmane Dembele at the last Ballon d’Or awards at the tender age of just 18 and will be among the favorites for top spot again this year.
The Barca star is set to win his third La Liga title this season with Barcelona and will then head to the World Cup with Spain.
