Lionel Messi considers Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal the most talented player of the new generation following his and Cristiano Ronaldo's era. Speaking at an Adidas event, the Argentine star praised the young player's current performance and future potential. This is reported by Goal.com .
Messi stated: "The new generation is very strong and they have many years ahead of them. If I had to choose one, considering his age, current performance, and future prospects, it would undoubtedly be Lamine." He called the young player the best of the new generation.
Barcelona had been searching for a worthy successor since Messi's departure in 2021. The 18-year-old Lamine Yamal has justified the club's trust and has already joined the ranks of the world's best footballers. Even the fact that he was entrusted with Messi's legendary No. 10 jersey shows how important he is to the club.
During the event, Messi also touched upon his brilliant years at Barcelona and the legendary El Clásico matches against Real Madrid under Pep Guardiola. He noted that his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the greatest in sports history and that mutual respect was always maintained throughout the process.
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