The young talent has been setting new records since his debut at Camp Nou, making a significant impact in La Liga and the Champions League, and playing a crucial role in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory just after turning 17.
Lamine Yamal is hailed as a rising star for both now and the future. However, former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, now managing Manchester City, has offered a balanced view of the prodigy: “Rodri always tells me wonderful things about Lamine Yamal. He is extraordinary. Lamine? If Xavi gave him his debut, it’s for a reason. But I’m sure he’ll have ups and downs, he should be calm because he has a lot of race ahead of him.”
Guardiola, who benefited from Barcelona’s renowned La Masia academy during his tenure with the club, working alongside talents like Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Andres Iniesta, commented on La Masia’s ongoing success: “La Masia never fails. This generation I don’t know what their parents have given them, but they go like planes. [Pau] Cubarsi, Pedri, [Alejandro] Balde, Lamine… The base has always been them and signing great players from outside.”
Manchester City is preparing for a pre-season friendly against Barcelona during their tours in the United States. Guardiola will face his former club in a high-profile match at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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