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Exceptional For Barca To Have Yamal So Shortly After Messi's Departure: Kompany
Champions League: Ahead of the Champions League encounter, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany heaped praise on Barcelona FC for finding a replacement for club legend Lionel Messi, who left Camp Nou in 2021, so soon in Spain wonder kid Lamine Yamal.
Lamine 's rapid rise to prominence began when he started training with Barca's first team at just 15 years old, at the request of coach Xavi Hernandez. He made his debut for the first team in April 2023, becoming the youngest player ever to represent the club.
"It's exceptional for Barca as a club to have Yamal so shortly after the departure of a player like Messi. For my generation, Messi was one of the key figures of our era. To shortly after this player leaving already have potentially a player who can replace him is quite unique. Full credit to Barca's academy, La Masia for always trusting these players and giving them the chance," Kompany said in pre-match presser.
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