With UEFA Euro 2024 kicking off today, Spain are one of the teams to watch at the tournament in Germany.
Four Barcelona players La Roja The team will also welcome teenage phenom Ramin Yamal, who is sure to attract attention.
The 16-year-old has enjoyed a sensational breakthrough season, becoming a regular for club and country.
After impressing in La Liga, Yamal is now aiming to make his mark in his first major international tournament.
It is a well-known fact that La Masia This graduate will be a special player in the future, but former Barcelona academy player, Alejandro Grimaldo, has some valuable advice for the youngster.
Grimaldo, who won the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen and also played for the Spanish national team, has observed Yamal closely.
And the former Barca academy ace insists the 16-year-old has what it takes to reach the top but needs to keep his feet on the ground and protect himself.
“My advice to Ramin? Keep your feet on the ground, work every day and take care of your health.” Grimaldo said (via FCB World):
“He’s playing at the highest level in important games. If I could give him one piece of advice it would be to look after himself and prevent anything bad that could happen. Given his talent, I think he’ll come out on top. He could be the player of the generation.”
Yamal finished the 2023/24 season having made 50 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona, scoring seven goals and providing 10 assists.
The 16-year-old will be looking to continue his good form on the international stage, with the chance to break some records at the Euros in Germany.
