'What he's doing is incredible' – Jordi Alba blown away by Lamine Yamal as Inter Miami star hands Barcelona wonderkid advice

Former Barcelona star Jordi Alba has heaped praise on the "incredible" Lamine Yamal and has offered the 17-year-old some advice.

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• Alba impressed by Yamal
• Praises "incredible" 17-year-old
• Hands wonderkid advice

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Alba played for Barcelona between 2012-23 and was at the club when Yamal made his debut, aged 15. He has advised the youngster to keep "learning and listening".

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  WHAT ALBA SAID

  Alba said via Mundo Deportivo: "He debuted with us with Barcelona and I think he was 15 years old. He already looked like a different player, but the physical change he has made these last two years has made him a differential player. What he is doing is incredible. He is among the candidates to win the Ballon d'Or. [He must] Keep going, improving, learning, and listening to people who understand this. I hope he does great. It's amazing to watch him play."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Yamal claimed this week that he is "just getting started" after brilliantly scoring in the 2-0 win over Espanyol that sealed the La Liga title. He has scored 17 goals and assisted 25 in 53 appearances this season.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ALBA AND YAMAL?

  Alba has just penned a new deal at Inter Miami, while Yamal is set to feature in Barcelona's final two matches of the season against Villarreal and Athletic Club.