Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has said Lamine Yamal can mark an era at the club.
Xavi sent on Yamal to make his La Liga debut in the 4-0 win against Real Betis on Saturday.
The 15-year-old has now become Barca’s youngest-ever debutant in the Spanish top flight.
Yamal has already drawn comparisons with Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati, who were teenagers when they broke into the first team.
“He’s a similar player because he has that innate talent in the final third which is difficult to find,” Xavi said about the comparisons.
“Lamine doesn’t seem like a 15-year-old, he’s very mature.
“He’s ready [to play] and he is training well. He can mark an era at this club as part of this team.”
Barcelona’s win over Betis sees the league leaders maintain an 11-point gap ahead of Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men also recorded a 4-2 win over Almeria at home.
