To be a running favourite for the Ballon d’Or at 17 years of age is simply absurd. Yet, it is just the story of another day in Lamine Yamal’s life.The Barcelona wonderkid has broken records,

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal is on course to sign a new contract with the club “soon”, his agent has openly confirmed.

There had been an understanding that Yamal would sign new terms when he turns 18 in July but his performances have raised expectations.