Barcelona star sends thank you message to Neymar
Barcelona star sends thank you message to Neymar
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has this week forwarded a public message of appreciation to club legend Neymar Jr.
This, for those who may have missed it, comes after the pair came together to enjoy a couple of vacation days in Brazil.
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Wide-man Lamine, now considered one of the standout players in world football, has never been shy in pointing towards Neymar as his idol.
The 17-year-old grew up watching the Brazilian light up the Camp Nou, alongside attacking partners in crime Lionel Messi, and Luis Suárez.
Afforded some rare time off following the conclusion of Spain's Nations League campaign earlier this month, Lamine, in turn, jetted out to Brazil, to spend some time with Neymar himself.
The pair were this week spotted out taking in the sun, playing football, eating, and enjoying the local sights.
And as alluded to above, on Saturday, Lamine has moved to send a message of thanks to the ex-Barcelona standout.
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In a post on his official Instagram account, the prodigious young winger wrote:
'My role model. Thanks for everything. Always number 1.'
Conor Laird – GSFN
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