Barcelona star Lamine Yamal admitted it’s his purpose to win the Ballon d’Or a number of occasions and mentioned it will likely be his personal fault if he by no means will get to elevate the coveted prize in his profession.
The 18-year-old, who has already amassed greater than 100 appearances for the Catalan membership, is among the favourites to say the award this 12 months, the winner of which might be introduced on the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on 22 September.
Many consider the frontrunner to be Ousmane Dembele, who was instrumental in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League and treble-winning success final season.
Nonetheless, Yamal performed a influential position 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 multiple event and insisted if he fails to take action, he’ll solely have himself in charge.
“I informed my pals I don’t dream of successful one Ballon d’Or, I dream of successful many,” mentioned Yamal.
“I believe 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 completed issues proper or as a result of I haven’t wished to.
“So, I dream of successful the Ballon d’Or many occasions and when the day comes [that I win it], I’ll be very joyful.”
Yamal has began this marketing campaign the place he left off, scoring twice and offering two assists in three LaLiga video games.
Flick’s aspect are at present fourth within the Spanish top-flight, having gained two and drew one. They’re subsequent in motion in opposition to Valencia on Sunday.
