Former Barcelona midfielder, Emmanuel Petit has insisted that Lamine Yamal has “got everything” despite being just 17 years old.
Yamal, born to Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean parents has been one of the best players in La Liga and for Barcelona.
Speaking on TNT Sports, the ex-France international spoke incredibly highly of the teenager while looking back on the different shirts he donned during his own career.
Asked who he rates highly in the modern era, Petit picked out Yamal, who is shining for both club and country – including Petit’s former side, Spanish giants Barcelona.
“It’s Lamine Yamal, 17 years old,” Petit said, emphasising the teenager’s age as if he still could not believe it.
“He does things on the pitch incredibly. He’s having a great season so far with Barcelona, he won a big trophy last season with his national team, he was probably the best player during a European tournament – 17 years old.
“This guy, I would pay money to watch him. He can play right-footed, left-footed, he can dribble with both feet, so it’s impossible.
“And on top of it, he’s so dynamic, you know? With his feet, he’s quick, he’s fast and he always makes the right decision with the ball.
“On top of that, he’s got the vision, the intelligence, the movement, he’s got everything at 17 years old already.”
Lamine Yamal, who has scored six goals in all competitions is expected to return to first training after recovering from an injury.
