Lionel Messi, forward for Inter Miami and the Argentine national team, has stated that he believes Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is the best player of the new generation.
In 20 matches this season across all competitions, the 17-year-old has scored six goals and provided 12 assists. Yamal’s contributions, including a goal and four assists, helped Spain clinch the Euro 2024 title.
Lionel Messi for Football Espana
If I have to pick someone, considering age and the future they have, I’ve heard many choose Lamine Yamal, and without a doubt, I agree. It depends on him and many things because that is football, but he is the present and undoubtedly has a huge future ahead of him.
Previously, La Liga president Javier Tebas stated that he doesn't believe Yamal will reach Messi's level. Meanwhile, Barcelona's forward Robert Lewandowski expressed his admiration after their first encounter.
