> “I’m very proud of what Lamine is doing and of having given him the opportunity to debut. I saw him as very prepared despite being fifteen years old. I saw him as very self-confident, with great ability, making a difference in training. He wasn’t afraid of anything,” he told Marca.
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> “From day one, he made a difference. For me, he’s one of the chosen ones and can mark an era in world football. He has no complexes, nor any fear.
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> “This time, the team titles weighed more. For me, of course, he deserved it. So did Vitinha, Salah, Pedri, and Rafinha... there are many who deserve it, but in the end, the titles matter more. Lamine will win it. I’m convinced, but not until his team wins the Champions League or a World Cup.”