“He's in a development phase and is contributing more and more to the team with each passing day,” De La Fuente said. “He has a long way to go, and his best version is yet to come.” The manager's comments serve as a reminder of the player's youth, despite the immense pressure and expectations placed on him following his rapid rise to global stardom.
The 18-year-old has enjoyed an extraordinary campaign, scoring 21 goals and providing 15 assists in all competitions this season for Barcelona. His stellar performances saw him finish in second place in the 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings, narrowly losing out to the winner, Ousmane Dembele. As Spain prepares for their upcoming fixtures, De la Fuente appears focused on managing the winger's growth carefully to ensure he reaches his full potential in the years to end.
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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has emphasized that Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal is still in a developmental phase despite his record-breaking season. Speaking ahead of an international friendly against Egypt, the manager insisted that the 18-year-old's best version is yet to come. Spain head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has insisted that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal...
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- Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has emphasized that Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal is still in a developmental phase despite his record-breaking season.
- Speaking ahead of an international friendly against Egypt, the manager insisted that the 18-year-old's best version is yet to come.
- Spain head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has insisted that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has a long way to go in his career.
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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has emphasized that Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal is still in a developmental phase despite his record-breaking season. Speaking ahead of an international friendly against Egypt, the manager insisted that the 18-year-old's best version is yet to come. Spain head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has insisted that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal...
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March 31, 2026
