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Winner of the Kopa Trophy in October, Lamine Yamal recalled that it was made of a particular metal. At 17 years old, the European champion continues to string precocity records like pearls, and it is Barça who are rubbing their hands at the start of the season. A dizzying trajectory, but not so surprising, according to Mounir Nasraoui. In an interview given to France FootballYamal’s father predicted an even more golden future for him.
“ I quickly understood that it was a star, that it was not a human being like the others. From a very young age, there was a ball in his strollerhe explains. I always had faith in him, I constantly told my friends that he was going to become the best player in the world, that he was a pure diamond. He must remain the same, on and off the field, and have fun. Today he is a man. I told him that the other day and I couldn’t hold back my tears. I wasn’t surprised he was nominated for the Ballon d’Or, you’ve only seen 20% of what he can do. For me, he’s a number 10, not a winger. He has the skill and mentality to play in the middle, behind the striker, like Zinédine Zidane. You will see. I rub my hands thinking about the Ballons d’Or he’s going to win… »
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