This Thursday, FC Barcelona was crowned Spanish champion for the 28th time in its history at the end of a success against Espanyol Barcelona (2-0) in Liga. Lamine Yamal, a decisive scorer and passer, took the opportunity to pay tribute to Xavi, his former coach.
Indeed, it was the Catalan technician who chose to trust Yamal despite his very young age. Thanks to him, the Spanish right winger was able to take his first steps as a professional at only 15 years old, during a match against Betis Seville (4-0) on April 29, 2023, where he played seven minutes.
Between economic crisis and youth bet
āI would like to thank Xavi, without him it would not have been possible. He gave young players the opportunity to make their debut. I want to thank him ā, launched the 2024 European champion after the final whistle.
If Yamal can legitimately express her gratitude to the former Metronome issue of BarƧa, the difficult context of the club also played in his favor. And for good reason, it is largely the tense economic situation of the FCB which led Xavi to bet on the talents of the Masia, from which the native of Esplues de Llobregat came. The rest is now written on the green rectangle.
