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Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal has been predicted to become as good as Cristiano Ronaldo in the future by the man who represents them both: super agent Jorge Mendes.
Yamal is already better than Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at the same age. The winger celebrated his 17th birthday in July, on the eve of helping Spain win Euro 2024. By then, he had already had a full season as Barcelona’s best player under his belt.
At the age of 17, both Ronaldo and Messi debuted in professional football, but it took three or four more years before either of them could claim to be the best in their respective clubs.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in history, he is unique. He was, he is and he will continue to be. If there is anyone now who can be like him, it would be Lamine Yamal, but in the future,” Mendes said. Brand this week.
“He is the one with the most talent and the one with the most possibilities of doing things well. He can win several Ballon d’Ors.”
Mendes hinted that Ronaldo, known for his dedication to football (he once told a packed World Cup press conference to drink water instead of the sponsor’s cola) is the example Yamal must follow if he wants to develop his natural talent to the fullest. potential.
“Cristiano is the best. I have always thought so. He is an example, in training, in nutrition, in work on and off the field. He is an example to explain what should be done,” Mendes explained.
“Football is not just about coming and scoring goals. There are many things behind it. The agent has to be there and help the player succeed.”
