Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal did not hesitate when asked to name the player he would most like to play with one day.
Yamal solidified his reputation as one of the best young players in the world with his performances at Euro 2024, helping the Spanish side go all the way.
The 17-year-old has already made over 50 appearances for Barcelona and is expected to go on to have a memorable career.
And fans of one Premier League side have got a little excited after hearing his dream team-mate.
Quizzed by Spanish radio station Radioestadio Noche (via City_Chief), Yamal responded with: ‘Kevin De Bruyne‘.
Lamine Yamal has named the one player that he would love to play alongside one day
Kevin De Bruyne has been one of the best midfielders in the world for the past decade
De Bruyne, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, is entering the twilight of his career with Man City.
He has won everything with the Citizens while featuring in the FIFA FIFPRO World XI four times.
City fans took to social media after hearing his comments, fantasizing about the prospect of Yamal and De Bruyne feeding hitman Erling Haaland.
De Bruyne was linked with an exit from the Etihad over the summer with Saudi clubs said to circling.
Yamal did not hesitate when he was questioned over who would be his dream team-mate
However, he stayed put and City have begun their season with three win from three matches.
Yamal and Barcelona have made an equally fine start to the new campaign, winning all four of their LaLiga matches.
