“Lamine Yamal is far from your average young talent — he’s **Barcelona’s next gem**. Every decade or so, a player emerges who completely changes how we view the game. Yamal is one of those rare generational figures.
At just 17, he doesn’t play like a teenager. His **football intelligence, vision, and technique** are far beyond his age — these are not qualities you teach, they’re instinctive. Most players his age are still learning fundamentals. Yamal? He’s out there **teaching professionals a lesson**.
I even saw him pull off a move that reminded me of **Ronaldinho** — it was stunning. It’s clear now: Barcelona’s search for a post-Messi icon is over. Yamal is not just the future — he’s already shining today.
If Barcelona manages his development carefully and doesn’t burn him out, he’ll not only be the face of the club but **a global superstar** over the next decade.
Honestly, I wish we had him at Arsenal’s academy — but I’m retired now, so thankfully I won’t have to manage a defense against him!” (laughs)
