Lamine Yamal recently paid a heartfelt tribute to Barcelona legend Neymar by wearing his iconic Santos shirt during a sun-soaked holiday following Spain’s Euro 2024 success. The 17-year-old winger, who has been making waves in the football world, was photographed in Neymar’s 2012 Santos jersey, the last season he played in Brazil before his big move to Barcelona in 2013.

Yamal has openly expressed his admiration for Neymar, citing his flair and creativity as significant inspirations for his own play style. After Spain’s triumph in the European Championship, Neymar congratulated Yamal with a clapping emoji on Instagram, further highlighting their connection.

In previous interviews, Yamal stated, “I have always said that Messi is the best player in history for me, but the one I liked to watch was Neymar. Neymar made me want to watch the games; he made me have fun. It was nice to see him play.”

During Spain’s celebrations, Yamal even danced in a style reminiscent of Neymar, showcasing his admiration in a playful way. Currently enjoying a well-deserved break in Greece, Yamal will miss FC Barcelona’s pre-season tour to the United States, where they are set to play three friendly matches, including one against arch-rivals Real Madrid.