Former FC Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic shocked everyone by revealing that during his time at the Catalan club, from 2020 to 2022, there was already talk about the extraordinary talent of Lamine Yamal, who was just starting to make a name for himself in the club’s youth teams. Speaking at the recent Gala Globe Soccer in Dubai, Pjanic shared his admiration for the young player, who is now one of the biggest prospects in world football.

A future star according to those who watched him grow

"When I was at Barcelona, they were already talking about him. They told me he'd be a future star, and they were right. We need to protect him because he has extraordinary talent," said the 34-year-old Bosnian. Even though his time at Barcelona was short, Pjanic claims he could sense the quality that defines the club’s youth academy and the potential of its future stars.

The current player for CSKA Moscow admitted that he enjoys watching Yamal in action and praised his ability to handle the ball with an unusual level of maturity for someone so young. "I don't think any player surprises me as a footballer, but I do enjoy watching Lamine Yamal when he has the ball," he added, showing his admiration for the 17-year-old forward.

A promising future for Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal, who has already made his mark in the first team of Barcelona, continues to attract attention from the football world. For Pjanic, there is no doubt that the youngster's path is filled with success. "He's a special guy, and the important thing will be to take care of him so he can reach his full potential," he concluded, making it clear that the Spanish football star is destined for great things.