Lamine Yamal envisions future evolution in playing position like Messi

Lamine Yamal spoke about his aspirations for positional evolution in an interview. Currently a winger, he believes he could transition to a more central role over time, similar to Lionel Messi. Yamal expressed admiration for Messi's achievements and longevity in the game, but acknowledged the challenge of maintaining such high standards. At just 18, he demonstrates confidence in his potential development while emphasizing the importance of his current role at Barcelona. His comments reflect a tactical understanding of how central play could enhance his effectiveness.

• 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal expects Messi-like positional evolution in his career: ‘Over time, I’ll move there’