The FC Barcelona players are taking advantage of the month of June to enjoy a well-deserved vacation after a very demanding season in Spain and Europe. In the case of Lamine Yamal, the youngster has taken the opportunity to travel with his friends to Brazil, after spending last week with his family.
Over the weekend, the Mataró native accompanied his father during the celebrations for his 39th birthday. The family of the 'crack' from Barcelona gathered at the 'Gaudim' restaurant in Barcelona, where the Barça squad often eats.
Lamine lands in Sao Paulo, is it to meet with Neymar?
This Monday, the '19' from Barcelona shared an image on Instagram stories with the phrase 'Chegando', confirming his arrival in Brazil. Specifically to the city of Sao Paulo, where he will probably take the opportunity to spend a few days with his childhood idol, Neymar Jr.
The 33-year-old player was suspended with Santos last Friday against Fortaleza (2-3) and will also have a couple of weeks off during the Brasileirao summer break. In addition, 'Ney' is still unsure about his continuity at 'Peixe', as his contract expires at the end of the month.
Not surprisingly, the latest rumors about the future of the Mogi das Cruzes native point to Turkish football. José Mourinho's Fenerbahçe has contacted the player, who could sign as a free agent with the Ottoman team to return to Europe.
Lamine had already anticipated his desire to share with Neymar
Before the trip to the city of Sao Paulo, Lamine assured that he would travel to Brazil with several friends, hoping to meet Neymar. "If I find him there...", he said laughing. Last January, the Barça youngster opened up in a chat with 'CNN' about his admiration for the former Barça player.
"I was 5 years old when I first saw Neymar at Santos, then 7 when I saw him in person. It was amazing to see him play at Barcelona", Yamal commented. In addition, he made it clear that, for him, Ney was his idol above Leo Messi.
"Messi was also incredible, but for me Neymar was something completely different. He has always been my idol. He is a star and a football legend", added the Rocafonda native. Will they be able to meet during their vacations?