'There are signs' - Fàbregas hails Barcelona star Yamal, tips him to be like Messi

Cesc Fàbregas hailed Lamine Yamal’s talent and thinks he is the most talented player in the world.

The Barcelona star became the youngest player to ever play in a European tournament and the youngest goal scorer in La Liga history.

In addition, he helped Spain win the 2024 Euros and was named the Young Player of the Tournament.

Since making his Barcelona debut, Yamal has set multiple records with five goals and five assists in 11 games this season.

Fabregas speaks on Yamal

The 17-year-old's performance thus far has impressed Fabregas, who is currently coach of Como in Serie A.

According to ESPN, Fàbregas said, "I would probably say Lamine Yamal... for the impact that he's having. 

Como manager Cesc Fabregas || Imago

“When you have this type of talent, this type of quality, for me to see the freedom and how he expresses himself on the pitch, it's fantastic to see because of the creativity.

"I think he's a unique talent. He's someone that you just need to let him go out and play football. He will always make a difference when he's pressed. 

“When he's not pressed, he always finds the right solution, even if it's an individual action or a one, two, or the last ball, or give continuity to the play, whatever the game demands in that moment.

Lamine Yamal || Imago

"He's capable of reading [a game] and he's capable of understanding what it needs. I think this is already a sign of a big player, of a very mature player. 

“And what I like the most is that it feels like he's playing in the street. It feels like everything becomes so easy for him. He's free in the mind.

"I can understand it [comparisons with Messi]. I don't like it because I think every player is different and we all have our own story. 

“And now Lamine needs to follow his own road and create his own pathway. But definitely there are signs that always make you go back to what Leo [Messi] used to be. 

Lionel Messi at Barcelona (Credit: Imago)

“I think it's completely normal, especially also the Barcelona fans coming from a difficult period of years where there's been some difficulties.

"So I think the excitement that Lamine brings to the table nowadays, it's very important. It's like Leo, you know, in difficult times he stepped up for the team.

"And I think with Lamine, the potential is there to do very, very well for many years at Barcelona."