Superagent Jorge Mendes, representing Barcelona‘s Lamine Yamal, lately instructed that the younger star ought to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo‘s profession path. Mendes’ feedback got here throughout an interview with Tuttosport, forward of Yamal’s Golden Boy award ceremony in Turin on December sixteenth. Mendes additionally referred to as for elevated alternatives for younger gamers in Italian soccer.
Mendes, named Tuttosport’s Finest European Agent, emphasised Ronaldo’s profession as an exemplary mannequin for younger soccer gamers: “I don’t wish to make comparisons, however unquestionably, Cristiano is an effective instance to comply with, not just for Lamine however for all younger individuals.”
He believes that emulating Ronaldo’s dedication and work ethic might propel Yamal to the top of the game. “If he follows his instance on and off the pitch, he will certainly be on the prime of world soccer within the subsequent 20 years,” Mendes predicted.
Mendes expressed immense confidence in Yamal’s talents: “Lamine is unquestionably a participant with phenomenal expertise, who beats all of the others, and he’s solely 17 years outdated. If he doesn’t get distracted and if he all the time stays targeted, I’ve little doubt that Lamine will win the Ballon d’Or, not as soon as however a number of instances.”
Comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo
Yamal, a product of Barcelona’s La Masia academy, is commonly in comparison with Lionel Messi. Mendes’ suggestion that Yamal mannequin himself after Ronaldo, a participant with a vastly completely different model, affords a recent perspective.
Whereas each Messi and Ronaldo symbolize completely different types of play, the comparability emphasizes the outstanding potential that Yamal already demonstrates, and highlights the expectation that he’ll attain the very prime of the sport.
Mendes additionally highlighted the necessity for Italian soccer to create extra alternatives for younger gamers. This remark was made exterior of the dialogue concerning Lamine Yamal’s potential and future profession. His advocacy suggests he hopes to see the expansion of younger gamers throughout the footballing world and is hoping that Italy can enhance on the alternatives it supplies for homegrown younger gamers.
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