Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has openly praised Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal while also admitting that relations between the two Spanish giants are \u201ccompletely broken.\u201d<\/p>\n
Perez made the comments while speaking to Spanish television show El Chiringuito on Wednesday night. The exchange quickly went viral after football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared the quotes on social media.<\/p>\n
When asked whether he likes Yamal as a player, Perez gave a direct response.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course I like him!\u201d the Real Madrid president said with a smile.<\/p>\n
The conversation then shifted toward the possibility of signing the teenage sensation in the future. Perez laughed at the suggestion before making a strong statement about Real Madrid\u2019s current relationship with Barcelona.<\/p>\n
\u201cRelationship with Barcelona is completely broken,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Yamal has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in world football over the last year. The 18-year-old winger has already become a key player for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. His performances have attracted praise from across Europe, including from figures connected with rival clubs.<\/p>\n
Perez\u2019s comments are unlikely to fuel serious transfer speculation, but they once again show the admiration Yamal is receiving at the highest level of the game. Real Madrid and Barcelona continue to share one of football\u2019s fiercest rivalries, both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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