Cristiano Ronaldo praises Barcelona star as 'one of the best in this generation'
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left blown away by one Barcelona star after branding him one of the 'best in this generation'.
Lamine Yamal has taken the world of football by storm over the last 12 months after bursting onto the scene at Barcelona.
The forward made his first-team debut for Barca on April 29 in 2023 and became the fifth youngest player in La Liga's history at 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old.
He also became the youngest to appear for Barcelona's first team since the 15-year-old Armando Sagi in 1922 - over a century ago.
Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Lamine Yamal at Barcelona
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Since then, now aged 17, Yamal has gone on to become arguably one of the best players in the world and is on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or this year.
His latest performance saw him score twice in a 4-1 win over Girona in LaLiga at the weekend to take his tally to three goals in five appearances this season.
"I'm very happy about Lamine's two goals, he's very young but he's really incredible, a difference maker in such a young age," Hansi Flick said about the youngster.
"Having him is key for us not only because of his quality but he also presses very well high. He combines talent and pressure and that's massive for us. He is outstanding.
"It was a tough game, Girona played well but we started very well too and we deserved to win."
And Real Madrid legend Ronaldo has been left blown away by the wonderkid and admitted he is already among the best.
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“I see a lot of talent in Lamine Yamal," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said.
"I hope he does not have any problems in the future.
"He needs a bit of luck because he is still very young, but I think he will be one of the best in this generation, for sure.”
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Lamine Yamal has already won the European Championship as a key player for Spain
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Yamal helped Spain to glory over the summer as they won Euro 2024, earning the Young Player of the Tournament award in the process.
He made a record four assists in Germany, including his cross for Nico Williams to open the scoring against England in the final.
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Lamine Yamal has been in sensational form this season
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There has been plenty of attention in the teenager, including from Paris Saint-Germain who are desperate to find a successor to Kylian Mbappe.
Their talismanic striker joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, leaving PSG without a superstar up front with Lionel Messi and Neymar also departing in recent years.
However, Barcelona tied Yamal down to a new contract until 2026, extendable to 2028, which also include a €1billion release clause.