Antonio Rudiger, a defender for Real Madrid, has recently acknowledged the impressive talents of a budding star from Barcelona. In a conversation with Inside Scoop, he referred to 17-year-old Lamine Yamal’s performances as “ridiculous”, recognizing his potential as “quite scary”.
Lamine Yamal has made waves in La Liga and the European Championship, accumulating five goals and five assists this season.
Even though he represents Barcelona, Yamal’s exceptional skills have drawn admiration from all corners of the footballing world, including Rudiger, who candidly remarked:
“He has a remarkable future ahead. I wish him good health. The impact he has at Barça at just 17 is truly intimidating.”
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Rudiger didn’t limit his comments to Yamal; he also reflected on his journey to Real Madrid, describing it as a fulfillment of a lifelong dream. “Winning the Champions League with Chelsea opened the door to the best club in the world. Opportunities like this are rare, and I knew I had to seize it,” he said, reminiscing about his signing with Madrid in May 2022.
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The German centre-back also shared his thoughts on Kylian Mbappe, an exciting new player for Real Madrid. “There were concerns that Kylian might cause tension in the dressing room, but he’s a grounded individual. He’s already making his mark, and his rapport with Vini, Rodrygo, and Jude is strengthening,” Rudiger noted.
As Madrid fans look forward to the team’s future, it’s evident that even the most intense rivalries can’t prevent players from acknowledging exceptional talent — especially when it comes to a remarkable 17-year-old like Lamine Yamal.