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‘He’s amazing’ – Barcelona star Gavi urges Lamine Yamal to keep on improving and become ‘one of the best of all time’

Barcelona star Gavi says he’s hoping that Lamine Yamal can keep on improving so that he can go on and become of the greatest players of all time. Yamal is already one of the biggest stars in world football and…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Barcelona midfielder Gavi urged teammate Lamine Yamal to keep improving to reach his full potential.
Gavi praised Yamal's training performances and noted he has the strong mentality required to become an all-time great.
Yamal has already won La Liga and Copa del Rey with Barcelona, alongside the Euros and World Cup with Spain.

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Barcelona midfielder Gavi has praised his teammate Lamine Yamal, expressing hope that the young star will continue to develop and become one of the greatest players in football history. Speaking in an interview with Men’s Health, Gavi lauded Yamal's ability and mentality, noting that the forward regularly surprises his teammates during training sessions.

Yamal has already accumulated major honors with Barcelona and the Spain national team, including La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Euros, and the World Cup. As a top contender for the Ballon d'Or, Yamal has identified winning the UEFA Champions League as Barcelona's primary objective for the 2026-27 season.

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