Laporta: Yamal competes for the "Golden Ball"

According to Barcelona club president Joan Laporta, 18-year-old forward Lamin Yamal will win the Ballon d'Or in the future. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

This year, this talented footballer took second place in the voting results, surpassing Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé. In an interview given on social media, Laporta emphasized that second place will be an even stronger motivation for Lamin in the coming years.

He firmly believes that Lamin will win the Ballon d'Or in the future. It is also worth noting that Lamin has been recognized as the best young player in the world for two consecutive years.

His contract with Barcelona is scheduled until mid-2031. His market value is estimated at 200 million euros.

This indicates that the future of this young footballer is bright, and the club has great hopes for his development.