Kopa Trophy: Yamal names player that’ll win award next year

Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has backed teammate Pau Cubarsi to take the Kopa Trophy from him next year.

Yamal recently won the prestigious award on Monday’s night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, France.

The Spain international was recognized as the greatest U21 talent in world football with the award.

The 17-year-old saw off competition from Real Madrid’s Arda Guler and Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo to win the award.

Yamal exchanged words with Cubarsi on social media after winning the award.

The youngster wrote in response to the defender congratulating him on his Instagram (via Managing Barca):

Yamal said: “Next year, The Kopa Trophy is yours.”