To be a running favourite for the Ballon d’Or at 17 years of age is simply absurd. Yet, it is just the story of another day in Lamine Yamal’s life.The Barcelona wonderkid has broken records,

Lamine Yamal will see his status at Barcelona change dramatically when he signs a new contract with the club, with the 17-year-old sensation set to get the Lionel Messi treatment at Camp Nou.

When Lionel Messi left Barcelona it looked like generation would have to go by before another player of his incredible talent would don the burgundy and blue.