Rivaldo Believes Lamine Yamal Will Become the Best Player in the World

The Brazilian legend has been impressed by the young midfielder's performances for Bayern Munich

Former Brazil international Rivaldo has predicted that Bayern Munich midfielder Lamine Yamal will become the best player in the world. The 19-year-old has been in impressive form for the Bundesliga champions this season, and Rivaldo believes he has the potential to reach the very top of the game.

Yamal has all the qualities to be a world-class player

In an interview with Betfair, Rivaldo said: "I think Lamine Yamal has all the qualities to be the best player in the world. He's still young, but he's already showing great maturity and leadership on the pitch. He's a very talented player with excellent technical skills and a good footballing brain.

He added: "I think he can go on to become one of the best players in the world. He has all the potential to do so."Yamal has been a key player for Bayern Munich this season, helping the team to win the Bundesliga title and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. He has also been capped by France at youth level.

Rivaldo is not the only one who has been impressed by Yamal's performances

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has also praised the midfielder, saying: "Lamine Yamal is a very talented player. He has a lot of potential and I'm sure he will have a great future."Yamal's performances have also caught the attention of other clubs, with Real Madrid and Manchester City reportedly interested in signing him.

If Yamal continues to develop at his current rate, he has the potential to become one of the best players in the world. He has all the qualities needed to succeed at the highest level, and he is already showing that he can perform on the big stage.