As the world gears up for the European Championships later this month, the Spanish National team enjoyed significant representation from Barcelona, particularly La Masia.
Despite the last-minute and unexpected exclusion of Pau Cubarsi from Luis de Las Fuente’s squad, La Roja have some of Barcelona’s best talents on display. Lamine Yamal, needless to say, headlines the list.
At just 16 years of age, the Spanish winger broke records for fun during the season and has also established himself as one of the best attackers for his National Team.
Speaking in a recent interview, the phenom gave his thoughts on a number of topics related to both club and country.
On Nico Williams
The Spanish winger began his interview by speaking extensively about Athletic Club winger and Barcelona target Nico Williams and his camaraderie with his compatriot.
“I have a better time when I play with Nico.”
“We started from the first call-up. I got along very well with him and Balde,” he added.
Yamal was then asked to specifically comment on a possible transfer for Nico to Barcelona, to which he replied: “Yes, I think we play well together. But this question is more for him.”
Yamal wouild like to play with Nico at Barcelona. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
“We don’t talk [about a move to Barcelona] much. We try to have a good time because in the end we only see each other in the national team,” he added.
On being with the national team at a young age
At just 16 years old, it is almost incredible that Yamal is already a bonafide starter not only at the club level but also at the Spanish National Team. He was asked about comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, to which he said,
“I don’t think about it much because they were also other times. Above all, I try to focus on the present, on the now, which is the European Championship, and focus on the games.”
“I don’t think about comparisons. I try to be me, play my game and get people to…
Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/lamine-yamal-talks-nico-williams-xavi-hansi-flick-spain-euros-olympics/
Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-06-11 15:02:51
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.