Bayer Leverkusen sensation Wirtz names Barcelona star as world’s best talent | OneFootball

Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has on Saturday moved to reveal his appreciation for a member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona.

Wirtz, for his part, is fresh off another starring display on the continent in midweek.

Continuing to make a name for himself as one of the very best young talents in the game, the 21-year-old took his tally to five goals in five appearances across all competitions this season, courtesy of a Champions League brace against Feyenoord.

On Saturday, Wirtz, in turn, was asked for his take on the debate surrounding the game’s standout up-and-coming performers at this moment in time.

And the German international was not at all hesitant in pointing towards a member of the frontline at the aforementioned Barcelona.

Speaking during an interview with DAZN España, Wirtz was asked to name ‘the biggest young talent in the world’.

And, as cited by Más Que Pelotas, the Bayer Leverkusen standout went on to respond with:

‘Lamine Yamal’

Conor Laird – GSFN