Former Real Madrid and Spain defender Michel Salgado has drawn a compelling comparison between teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, stating that the 18-year-old Barcelona and Spanish star shares distinct “parallels” with the Argentine legend. Salgado specifically highlighted the way fans are drawn to watch Yamal play, echoing the same magnetic appeal that defined Messi’s career. The ex-defender’s remarks come as Yamal prepares to take centre stage in the upcoming tournament, cementing his status as one of the most exciting prospects in world football.
While Salgado acknowledged that Yamal has yet to capture the UEFA Champions League trophy, he was quick to stress that the young forward has plenty of time to claim the most prestigious prize in European football. At just 18, Yamal has already made a major impact with both club and country, and Salgado’s assessment underlines a belief that his trajectory remains remarkably open-ended