Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, has taken to social media to shower praise on his teammate, Jules Koundé, following their recent La Liga clash, Soccernet.football reports.
The Catalan giants returned to the pitch on Saturday night, hosting Athletic Club at Camp Nou. The encounter ended in a 2-1 victory for Barcelona, with Yamal playing a crucial role in breaking the deadlock.
While Yamal’s contributions in attack caught the eye, it was the defensive solidity of Jules Koundé that stood out on the night.
The French defender was instrumental in shutting down Athletic’s main threat, Nico Williams, who is also a close friend of Yamal.
Koundé’s commanding performance at the back ensured that Williams was kept quiet, allowing Barcelona to maintain their early-season winning streak.
Recognizing his teammate’s outstanding display, Yamal took to Instagram to express his admiration, labeling Koundé as the “best right-back in the world right now.”
This high praise from the young winger highlights the strong bond and mutual respect within Barcelona’s squad as they aim for domestic and European success this season.
In other news, Barcelona has officially confirmed the departure of defender Mikayil Faye to Ligue 1 side Rennes.
The deal, which sees Faye move for an initial fee of €10.3 million, includes a buyback clause set at €25 million and a 30% sell-on clause.
This ensures that Barcelona retains a financial interest in Faye’s future, whether he returns to the Camp Nou or moves on elsewhere.
Faye’s departure follows a summer of speculation, with some expecting him to be integrated into the first team for the 2024-25 season.
However, Barcelona has opted to cash in on the young talent, likely to create space in the squad and bolster their financial position. The club now turns its focus to registering new signing Dani Olmo, who could make his debut against Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday.