Raphael: Lamine Yamal can become one of the best in history

Barcelona's star, Raphael, is convinced that his associate, Lamine Yamal, can top world football in the years to come.

Barcelona successfully closed its first season under Hansi Flick, winning three trophies: the title of La Ligas, Copa del Rey and Supercup of Spain, while rival Real Madrid remained behind.

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal were key throughout the season, along with Robert Leandowski, while 17-year-old continues to grow like a superstar in the international arena.

Summer too has begun in a fine way for the Catalan club, as agreement has been reached on extending Lamine Yamal's contract until 2031.

Despite a slight decline in the goalologic form at the championship in early 2025, Yamal closed the 9-goss season in La League and 18 in all races.

He also ended up as the best assister in La League, with 13 assisting, and was ranked at top 5 for many key statistics proving his greatness.

Raphael, in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, highly regarded the Spanish teenager, stressing that he has everything to become a legend:

The new guys are here for good. They have qualities, but I make it clear that without hard work in soccer, there is nowhere to go. They have to devote themselves to the maximum and follow whatever the coach wants. ”

“Lamine Yamal has no limit. He can go anywhere he wants. I told her personally. It already depends only on him. ”

There are qualities, commitment and work ethics. What you do on the field speaks for yourself. If he wants to reach the top, he'll do it no problem. ”