A Real Madrid star has revealed his true thoughts on one of Barcelona's rising talents, whom he will share a dressing room with at the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
Going into the tournament in Germany, Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will be a key player for the Spanish national team at just 16 years old.
The talented teenager enjoyed a stunning breakthrough campaign at the Blaugrana as he amassed 50 appearances across all competitions, contributing to 17 goals in the process.
Potentially playing behind him on Spain's right-hand side will be Los Blancos right-back Dani Carvajal, whose experience and know-how proved crucial in his club's LALIGA and UEFA Champions League double this past season.
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The 32-year-old noted just how incredible it is that Lamine Yamal will be starring for Spain at a major tournament at his age, but admitted his club rival is "a pure talent".
"We were talking the other day…I told him that when I was 17 years old I was celebrating winning the Youth League with Real Madrid and he is here, playing in the Euros with the senior team and being relevant at Barcelona," he told Marca.
"A good player, but sometimes I have to pull him by the ears to help me defend (laughs). He is a pure talent."
Spain begin their tournament against Croatia in Group B on Saturday evening, before taking on Italy next week Thursday and Albania on 24 June.
