Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been sent a “lost along the way” warning, with Rodri passing on words of advice.

Teenager is starring on a global stageBeing tipped to reach the very topColleagues help to keep him groundedFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

At just 18 years of age, Yamal has become one of the most exciting talents in world football. He made his senior bow at 15 and now has La Liga and European Championship titles to his name.

AdvertisementGetty/GOALTHE BIGGER PICTURE

Many are predicting the teen sensation to come into Ballon d’Or contention, with Rodri aware of what it takes to land that prestigious crown. The Manchester City midfielder is looking to pass words of wisdom on to less experienced team-mates.

DID YOU KNOW?

He was caught on camera telling Yamal during the Euro 2024 final: “Keep working brother… Keep working because you can achieve whatever you want.” Others have echoed those sentiments, with there plenty of distractions for modern day players.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

Getty ImagesWHAT RODRI SAID

Rodri told reporters when asked about his interactions with Yamal and efforts to keep the hottest of prospects on the right track: “I didn’t want to be caught on camera. It’s sort of a reflection of the fact that they have to put their tremendous talent at the service of the team and football. We’ve seen many such cases get lost along the way. Lamine is an immense talent and an exceptional case. I see him happy and doing things well.”