Barcelona star Lamine Yamal admitted it’s his objective to win the Ballon d’Or a number of instances and stated will probably be his personal fault if he by no means will get to carry the coveted prize in his profession.
The 18-year-old, who has already amassed greater than 100 appearances for the Catalan membership, is likely one of the favourites to say the award this 12 months, the winner of which will probably be introduced on the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on 22 September.
Many imagine the frontrunner to be Ousmane Dembele, who was instrumental in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League and treble-winning success final season.
Nevertheless, Yamal performed a influential function in Barca’s personal home treble final time period, as Hansi Flick’s males lifted the LaLiga title, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa.
And talking on the Resonancia de Corazon podcast this week, the Spanish worldwide revealed he hopes to win the person honour one a couple of event and insisted if he fails to take action, he’ll solely have himself accountable.
“I informed my associates I don’t dream of successful one Ballon d’Or, I dream of successful many,” stated Yamal.
“I feel I’m a participant who has the power to win it, and if I don’t, it’s as a result of I haven’t accomplished issues proper or as a result of I haven’t needed to.
“So, I dream of successful the Ballon d’Or many instances and when the day comes [that I win it], I’ll be very glad.”
Yamal has began this marketing campaign the place he left off, scoring twice and offering two assists in three LaLiga video games.
Flick’s facet are at the moment fourth within the Spanish top-flight, having gained two and drew one. They’re subsequent in motion towards Valencia on Sunday.