Famous football agent Jorge Mendes has boldly and strongly backed Lamine Yamal, saying the young star deserves to win the famed Ballon d’Or this year.
Having represented some of the biggest names in football history: Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho amongst others, the Portuguese thinks the youngster’s displays this season have been unprecedented on the world stage.
What did Mendes say?
Speaking with great assurance, the Lisbon born agent did not hesitate to rank the Spain international among the best in football.
“Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year,” Mendes remarked as tweeted by Fabrizio Romano on his X(formerly Twitter) handle.
His comments show a strong faith in the talent of the young star; coming from such a powerful person as Mendes, they have great weight.
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What did he see in the Barca’s prodigy?
The 59-year-old did not cease at only proposing the 17-year-old as a Ballon d’Or contender. He went more into why he thinks the young star is deserving of the title.
He added: “He’s been the best player in the world this season, that’s very clear. Lamine’s level has been worth the Ballon d’Or.”
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This is great acclaim for Yamal, who has wowed with his exceptional vision, talent, and consistency on the pitch. So far this season, in all competitions, he has registered 16 goals and 20 assists in 52 matches he played.
Will Mendes’ comments trigger the fans?
Though Mourinho’s agent is known for his provocative remarks, his support of the Spaniard for the Ballon d’Or will undoubtedly provoke reactions among experts and fans both. Many will wonder if the young playmaker can really be among the best in the world this year.
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For Mendes, though, the response seems obvious. His official support will probably raise Yamal’s profile even more, maybe affecting the discussion on the Ballon d’Or contest. One thing is sure as the football world waits for the official announcement: Lamine Yamal has drawn the attention of the largest leaders in the sport.
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