Graeme Souness believes a new football icon is on the rise, and his name is Lamine Yamal.
In his Sports Mail column, the former Liverpool captain praised the 17-year-old Barcelona star, calling him a rare gem with the tools to become one of the best players in football history.
“There is no doubt that we are witnessing the emergence of a very special talent,” Souness wrote.
The former pundit first noticed Yamal’s potential during last summer’s European Championships and is thrilled with the teenager’s steady rise.
“He has the potential – and I say that in capital letters – to become one of the best in history,” Souness added.
While Yamal continues to attract attention with stunning displays for Barça and Spain, Souness emphasized the importance of staying grounded.
“The most difficult thing is to keep a cool head,” he noted, urging the teen to learn and grow every day.
At just 17, Yamal’s stats already outshine what Messi and Ronaldo achieved at the same age, fueling even more excitement about his future.
