Lamine Yamal has jetted out to Brazil on holiday after a long season with Barcelona and has met up with his boyhood idol Neymar.
[Barcelona’s teenager has long made it clear that Neymar](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2024/9/5/24236533/lamine-yamal-talks-lionel-messi-neymar-and-leaving-a-legacy-at-barcelona) was his inspiration when he was growing up, and it seems the two have managed to meet this summer in Brazil.
Neymar has also been complimentary about Yamal. He posted a message to the youngster back in January after impressive victories over Real Madrid and Real Betis.
[“You’re being very Brazilian dance, ace,” he posted on social media.](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/1/17/24345213/neymar-sends-message-to-barcelona-star-lamine-yamal)
Neymar is currently back in his homeland with Santos but has been tipped to return to Europe this summer. His father has given a recent interview to L’Equipe and claimed he’s in talks with Champions League clubs.
“I see a market that’s interested. This week, we’re going to Miami to talk to clubs. We have to listen to them and decide what we’re going to do,” he explained.
“Yes, there are European clubs. Some are competing in the Champions League. They know he’s capable of having a great season because the lights are green. But the Brazilian market is also interesting.”