Lamine Yamal touched by 'the wand of God', says Spain boss

He has not yet come of age and is already one of the most decisive players in the world. Lamine Yamal, at 17 years of age, has been attracting the attention of the whole world since last season, especially after the Euro 2024 tournament he played for Spain.

Luis de la Fuente is well aware that he has a jewel in his hands. "He is touched by the wand of God, which is different. He is a player who at 17 years old has nothing to do with a boy of his age.

"They are much more mature, with a very important degree of responsibility, who interpret and accept any proposal and situation that you propose to them because they are great," the Spanish coach told Mundo Deportivo.

"I have also seen footballers who have stayed with the path. Don't make the mistake of wanting to walk faster than you have to walk, you can spoil it. You have to control how well he plays football and the thousand other details that are really important."

Another of the names De la Fuente spoke about was Pedri: "He is one of the project players. The kind of player who made his debut with me as a youngster in the U21s, who catches your eye.

"It causes me a lot of pain when talented players get injured, and Pedri has suffered a lot. I think in the long run he will realise that this helped him to improve, to become more professional every day, and to become a player who will enjoy every moment much more. It will make him an even better footballer and a better person."