Over the last year or so, Lamine Yamal has proven himself to be a truly gifted player and has dispelled any doubts about his ability with his incredible performances, for both FC Barcelona and the

Barcelona director, Deco, has confirmed that Lamine Yamal can be the face and reference of the club for many years. The Portuguese, however, refused to compare Yamal with the club’s legend, Lionel Messi.

Cesc Fabregas says he understands why Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal is so often compared to all-time great and fellow former Barca player Lionel Messi. However Fabregas, who also came through the ranks at Camp Nou before also featuring for Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League,