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Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has showered praise on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, describing the young winger as a "unique talent" reminiscent of Lionel Messi.
Yamal, a product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, has drawn comparisons to the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner throughout his burgeoning career.
At just 17, Yamal has already achieved remarkable feats, securing La Liga, European Championship, and Golden Boy honours.
He recently signed a lucrative contract extension with Barcelona, keeping him at the Camp Nou until 2031. The deal officially commences on his 18th birthday, July 13th.
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Iniesta speaks about Yamal
Speaking in Munich ahead of the 2025 Champions League final, as reported by Goal, Iniesta expressed his delight at Yamal's new contract: “It’s fantastic news for Barca fans that he's staying.
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"I hope he can maintain this level and continue to improve because he truly is a unique talent. I hope he brings Barca a lot of joy.
“It’s been a fantastic season, winning two titles, reaching the Champions League semi-finals, and nearly reaching the final.
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"Above all, the feeling the team transmits is fantastic – a young team with a lot of experience. If they continue on this path, I think they’ll be very close to winning titles every year.”
Yamal is currently preparing for the UEFA Nations League finals with Spain. He will then enjoy a well-deserved summer break as Barcelona looks to bolster their squad with more star players during the upcoming transfer window.
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