€180m Barcelona star surprises fans by appearing at recent open training session | OneFootball

There is no doubt about the fact that certain players and names at FC Barcelona bring more joy to the fans than others. While this does not mean that other players are any less important to the team, it does highlight the star power that certain players possess. Fortunately for Barcelona, they have one such player for many years to come.

At the tender age of 17, Lamine Yamal is already considered the face of the club and continues to shine for both La Blaugrana and the Spanish National team. Moreover, beyond just being a player who has guided his club and country to success, he has also enjoyed a lot of joy on an individual level.

However, perhaps nothing is more impressive or expressive than the joy that such players can bring to the fans that come out to support them each and every day. That is why, as highlighted by Mundo Deportivo, Yamal’s surprise involvement in the club’s recent open training session at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona was such a pleasure to see.

After the main session had already been completed, Yamal entered the pitch alongside other injured players and went on to greet the fans who were visiting. With his ankle injury now looking much better and more stable, the Barcelona winger was seen without wearing the protective brace he had on before and was walking normally alongside his teammates without any issues or limping.

That in itself was a great sight to see especially with the player now expected to help out the team against Athletic Club during the Spanish Super Cup. After just recently having won the Emerging player award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, the €180 million-rated Barcelona star will surely be aiming for even greater things in 2025.

For now, however, his immediate attention will be towards ensuring he recovers fully. Having Yamal at his disposal will be a great asset for Hansi Flick, and his Barcelona team desperately needs good results right now. Yet, before he can even possibly make his return, Flick’s team will need to address the challenge of UD Barbastro in the Copa del Rey.