Inter Milan legend in awe of Barcelona youngster – ‘An extraordinary player’17-year-old Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal earns high praise from Inter Milan legend Javier Zanetti. Zanetti lauded Yamal’s speed, composure, and personality, calling him an “extraordinary player” after witnessing his performance against Inter. While comparisons to Messi are premature, Zanetti acknowledges Yamal’s immense potential and bright future. Yamal’s recent brace against France in the Nations League semi-final further solidifies his rising star status.