Joshua Kimmich, one of the most respected midfielders in world football and a leader at Bayern Munich, has openly praised Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal. In a statement that has since gone viral, Kimmich revealed just how much the young Spaniard has impressed him this season—so much so that he now regularly tunes into La Liga specifically to watch Yamal in action.

“Normally, I watch the Bundesliga and the Premier League,” Kimmich admitted, “but now? I make sure to catch every Barcelona game just to see this little magician. He has something rare—the ability to make everyone sit on the edge of their seats with every touch of the ball!”

Kimmich’s words weren’t hollow flattery. The German international insisted he wasn’t exaggerating when he said Lamine Yamal was the main reason he started watching La Liga. It’s not every day that an elite footballer changes his viewing habits because of a 17-year-old, but Yamal’s impact is anything but ordinary.

“The last time I watched him play,” Kimmich recounted, “he pulled off a dribble that made me call my friend and say: ‘Did you see that? He can’t be 17!’ His talent is unreal.” That statement alone speaks volumes about the kind of impression Yamal is leaving—not just on fans, but on players at the very top of the sport.

Kimmich went even further, noting that it’s not just the flair or the flashy footwork that has people talking. What sets Yamal apart, according to him, is his incredible maturity on the pitch. “He makes decisions like he’s been playing for 15 years,” the Bayern star said, shaking his head in admiration. “It’s not normal.”

It turns out Yamal isn’t just impressing Kimmich—he’s the talk of the Bayern Munich dressing room as well. “Even at Bayern, everyone is talking about him,” Kimmich revealed. “You hear his name almost every week. We all wonder how a kid that young can be so composed, so intelligent in his play.”

That kind of praise isn’t easy to come by from a club like Bayern, known for its rigorous standards and high expectations. But Yamal seems to transcend age, nationality, and even club rivalries. His performances are becoming a universal talking point in European football.

Kimmich believes that if Yamal continues on his current path, he is destined for greatness. “If he continues like this,” he said, “he’ll be an unforgettable legend.” That’s high praise from a player who has shared the pitch with the likes of Thomas Müller, Robert Lewandowski, and Manuel Neuer—and faced legends like Messi and Ronaldo.

The recognition from a player of Kimmich’s stature only adds to the growing reputation Yamal is carving out for himself in world football. Barcelona fans already view him as their next big hope, and now the wider football world is beginning to take notice in a big way.

In a world constantly searching for the next global superstar, Lamine Yamal is emerging not just as a prospect, but as a phenomenon. And when world-class players like Kimmich stop everything just to watch him play, it’s clear that the hype isn’t just real—it’s deserved.