"We saw Lamine as different from the rest, for example, in the way he covered ground. When you see players like Messi, whom I had the chance to watch when I was 12-13, you realise it right away, because you've been involved in football for a long time."
"When such a young player shows something different, especially qualities that are rare at that age, you know there's something special. And that's what happened with Lamine."
"We weren't worried about his footballing ability, but rather how to manage him, because we knew that in the future he would have a great chance of making it into Barça's first team."
"It really was an exceptional process that even Xavi spotted straight away and asked us for references on him."
Lamine Yamal, at just 18 years old, has rapidly ascended at FC Barcelona due to his exceptional talent recognized from a young age. Javier Saviola, a former player and assistant coach, noted Yamal's unique abilities, comparing him to legends like Messi. Saviola emphasized the importance of managing Yamal's development, confident in his potential to join the first team. He also acknowledged the presence of other talented players in the squad and credited Xavi Hernandez for recognizing their skills early on.
Read at Barca Universal
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