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December 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM

Pjanic Reveals: 'They Told Me Yamal Would Become a Star'

Former Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic recalls being informed during his tenure at the club about the exceptional talent of Lamine Yamal, who was predicted to become a future star.

Pjanic Reveals: 'They Told Me Yamal Would Become a Star'

Miralem Pjanic, who played for Barcelona between 2020 and 2022, recently shared insights into his time at the club, particularly regarding the emergence of young talents. During his participation in the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Pjanic mentioned that while at Barcelona, he was informed about the promising future of Lamine Yamal. He stated, 'When I was at Barcelona, they were already talking about him. They told me he would be a future star, and they were right.'

Pjanic emphasized the importance of protecting such exceptional talents to ensure their development and success. Currently, Pjanic plays for CSKA Moscow, following his stint with Barcelona and a loan period at Besiktas. His reflections highlight the foresight of Barcelona's scouting and development system in recognizing and nurturing young prodigies like Yamal.