Agent of Cristiano Ronaldo Identifies His Successor
Jorge Mendes, renowned football agent, compares 17-year-old Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal to Cristiano Ronaldo, suggesting Yamal could achieve multiple Ballon d'Or titles.
Jorge Mendes, the esteemed football agent, has drawn parallels between Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo, indicating that the young talent could follow in Ronaldo's illustrious footsteps.
Yamal, at just 17, has already amassed significant achievements, including a triumphant campaign with Spain in the 2024 European Championship. His exceptional performances for Barcelona have solidified his status as one of football's brightest prospects.
Mendes, formerly Ronaldo's agent and now representing Yamal, remarked in an interview with Marca: "Ronaldo is the best player in history and very special. If anyone can be like him now, it's Yamal. But he needs time. He is one of the most talented players I have seen, and the likelihood of him continuing on this path and winning several Ballon d'Or awards is very high."
Yamal's recent accolade as the 2024 Golden Boy further underscores his burgeoning potential and the high expectations surrounding his career trajectory.