They say he is the new Messi, he is 15 years old and is already training for FC Barcelona

Since he emerged as one of the best in history, every time a new talent stands out in the world of football, comparisons with Lionel Messi immediately jump out. This time, it is about a player that is just 15 years old, and from Spain, he already has the nickname of "the next Lionel Messi". 

We are talking about Lamine Yamal, a Spanish midfielder, but with ancestry from Equatorial Guinea. The 15-year-old player has already been taken into account to train with the FC Barcelona first team, under the instructions of Xavi Hernandez. Because of him standing out in younger categories, Lamine was tested on a high level training session, after Barcelona´s win over Sevilla last weekend.

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He is the new pearl of La Masía, and despite the fact that he was born in 2007, he is already standing out above those born in 2004. The attacking midfielder was already observed by Xavi Hernandez, and he excites both the coach and the fans from Barcelona. Among other things, what is reported is that the player has a lot of technique and a great scoring sense.

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Fans of the Barcelona team are excited about Lamine Yamal, who is already being nicknamed the “mini Messi”. His left foot reminds of the captain of the Argentina´s national team, and to the legend who left an unrivaled legacy at FC Barcelona and now plays for Paris Saint-Germain.