Barcelona’s rising midfield maestro, Gavi, has heaped praise on his teenage teammate, Lamine Yamal, boldly declaring him as the best player in the world at the moment.

“For me, Lamine Yamal is the best player at the moment,” Gavi said, expressing his admiration for the 17-year-old sensation. “I hope he continues in this way.”

Despite his glowing endorsement, Gavi was quick to shut down comparisons between Yamal and Barcelona’s all-time great, Lionel Messi.

“Comparing Lamine to Messi is nonsensical,” Gavi stated firmly. “There will never be another player like Messi.”

Instead of focusing on parallels to Messi, Gavi stressed the importance of individuality and carving one’s own path in football.

“In the end, everyone builds their own style and writes their own story,” he said.

It’s clear that Yamal’s talent has left a lasting impression on Gavi, and the midfielder is optimistic about the youngster’s future. With performances like the ones Yamal has been delivering, it’s easy to see why he’s earning such high praise from his peers.