Toni Freixa, the former vice president of FC Barcelona, has shared his thoughts on several important topics surrounding the club.
Freixa, who has consistently defended Barcelona, discussed the young talent Lamine Yamal, head coach Hansi Flick, and the signing of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, among other points.
Starting with Yamal, valued at €150 million, Freixa believes the club is managing his development very well, recognising that he is already proving his worth both at Barcelona and on the international stage.
“His case is being managed very well. He is a very young boy, he is 17 years old, but it is a proven reality.
“He has played in a European Championship, he has been decisive, he is also decisive at Barça,” he was quoted by SPORT.
Comparisons with Messi
Freixa said Yamal should not be compared to Messi. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
While Freixa acknowledges the extraordinary impact Yamal has made so far, he prefers to focus on the player’s future potential rather than comparing him to Lionel Messi.
“I’m more focused on where he’s going and what’s coming than on what he’s doing right now, which is extraordinary. What I would never do is compare him to Messi.
He emphasises that Messi is one of a kind, a player who could single-handedly change the outcome of games, scoring and assisting more than anyone else. Yamal’s future is bright, but Freixa feels it’s too early for such comparisons.
“We can’t forget him so soon. He’s the best player in history, he practically decided games single-handedly.
“He scored more goals than anyone else, he provided more assists than anyone else. He’s incomparable. I hope Lamine becomes something similar to Messi or equals him. Let’s not rule him out.”
Thoughts on Hansi Flick
Freixa has nothing but praise for Hansi Flick. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Moving on to Flick, Freixa spoke highly of the German…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-10-12 05:20:00
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