A three-time culé world champion and fan of Lamine Yamal

Max Verstappen conceded an interview with 'Mundo Deportivo' where he spoke of his favorite club: FC Barcelona. Very excited, the pilot began. thanking the media after they gave him a Wembley 1992 shirt. When asked by journalists, the three-time Formula 1 world champion stated: That this would be a very difficult year for the Catalans. Immediately afterwards, he acknowledged that Real Madrid "is reinforcing and aligning" with the players he has on his squad.  

"Of course,I will always be Barcelona fan no matter what. But I think you also have to be realistic about the competition, right? I think it will be It will be a difficult season again, of course, because they must try to beat Madrid. But you always have to believe," commented the interviewee after being consulted about the state of the equipment.   

In that context, the Dutchman clarified that the Barça team has a lot of potential on the field amid the arrival of Hansi Flick: "Barça also has a good team and now with the new coach we don't know what can happen." , said the pilot. He later stated: that he really likes watching Frenkie de Jong play. Verstappen even said that I hope he wins. the player "can have another strong year in midfield" of the blaugrana club.  

The 'irruption' of Lamine Yamal  

In his statements, the tricampen pronounced on the role of Lamine Yamal at FC Barcelona after becoming the youngest player to play in a European Championship: "I can imagine what he feels right now. I think when you're that young, you play based on your talent, you have fun, and when you're really good, things come a lot easier for you. "That doesn't mean you don't have to work because you still have to work hard to get to the top at such a young age," he explained.  

The pilot stressed that when a player like Rocafonda's is talented and ready to play. "gifted by nature", it is easier for him to accumulate merits. In that context, Max Verstappen tried. compare his story with that of the Bar & ccedil a forward due to the precocity of both at the beginning of their respective careers : & quot Firm & eacute; I got an F1 contract, I was able to debut in F1 when I was only 17 years old. You just try to enjoy, you try to do the best you can," he concluded. With these words, the Dutchman left glimpse that this could be just the beginning of the spectacular career of the Barcelona club attacker.