Mendes is one of the most influential and sought-after agents in the world today. One of his players is Yamal. When asked about the current situation of the Barcelona genius and the various discussions surrounding him in the past few weeks, especially before and after the El Clasico, Mendes spoke for his players and provided some key points to understand the current situation.
■ Regarding the various controversies surrounding Yamal, especially his speech in the El Clasico
Mendes said: "I don't understand the noise surrounding Yamal. Each of us was 18 years old and young. As Chairman Laporta said, what everyone should do is to support him and do their best to help him, because he is an important asset to the club. Lamin is the world The player the world is talking about, he is generally regarded as one of the best players of the moment and the future. Being watched by the world is a huge responsibility and pressure, and one of the ways we have to continue to help him is to let him focus on his work."
■ Mendes has always paid close attention to Yamal's development, both because of his talent and his youth.
Mendes said: "Lamine knows very well what he should do on and off the field, and he does exactly that, focusing on work, talking less and doing more. He is a very smart, hard-working kid. Now he has some minor physical problems, which he is dealing with with the club to solve them in the best way while continuing to play. That is the most important thing, let him recover well and contribute more to the team. He is very smart. Kid, learn every day. Talking less and focusing on work is the key. The best way for Lamin to express himself is on the pitch, as seen in the game against Bruges, he always creates moments in the game that only geniuses can do. Mendes knows that it is not a good thing to compare Yamal to other players, but he also made it clear that the professionalism of some great players can be a role model.
"Lamine is unique and you shouldn't compare him to anyone, he always says so himself. He has to go his own way and he's doing it very well. However, it is obvious that players like Messi and Ronaldo are role models for everyone. Their professional attitude, achievements and what they still have today A great example for young people is Iniesta. Yamal has to continue to grow and become the best player for the next two decades, not just for the next four or five years. He is now playing for Barcelona, which is the best place to achieve his goals."