Jamal Musiala is without a doubt one of the most promising emerging talents in the world. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder, barely 21 years old, already enjoys an enviable track record, a current valuation of around 110 million euros, and is living an excellent present that places him as one of Germany’s great weapons in the Euro. 2024.
This year, Musiala is putting up solid numbers with Champions League semi-finalist Bayern, having already scored 12 goals and distributed 7 assists. In a recent interview with Diario MARCA he spoke about the impact that two Brazilian stars, Neymar Jr. and Ronaldinho, have had on his career: “I would go to the garden and try to imitate them,” he confessed.
🤩 El joven crack del @FCBayernES @JamalMusiala abre' las semifinales ante el Real Madrid con esta entrevista exclusiva en Múnich
✍️ @Juan_Castro_10
https://t.co/PsYtQZ96hj— MARCA (@marca) April 24, 2024
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Jamal Musiala: “I grew up watching Ronaldinho, Neymar or Messi”
Within the framework of the UCL semifinals between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, the aforementioned Madrid newspaper interviewed Jamal Musiala, former teammate and friend of the English star of the merengue team, Jude Bellingham. In addition to mentioning various details about this key clash, his favorites for the EURO and other topics, he also talked about his idols.
When asked about the reasons that led him to take on the number 10 in Germany and about the ‘culprits’ of the German’s fascination with the number 10, Musiala spoke about the influence of three South American stars:
“Since I was young, I looked at all the big names that wore that number and it was always my favorite. I grew up watching Ronaldinho, Neymar or Messi. Everyone wore ten and for me it was always a dream to wear that number one day.” The German confessed.
Now, regarding his favorite childhood player, ‘Musi’, as he is known in Germany, he once again mentioned these stars:
“Without a doubt, Messi and Ronaldinho. I have seen dozens and dozens of videos of them. I also had a Zidane shirt when he was very little, with the number 10 of the French team. I have always admired him (Messi) a lot and he always fascinated me. I grew up watching Leo and Neymar. “They were my favorite players because they entertained me a lot and brought a lot of joy to the game.”
“I always stopped to see them: Leo scoring goals or Neymar doing those tricks with the ball. Then I would go to the garden and try to imitate them. “I was always a fan of them.” Said the German, who already honored Neymar at the beginning of the season with a goal celebration.
🎙️JAMAL MUSIALA:
(On doing Neymar’s celebration)
“I always loved Neymar at Santos, Barcelona, any Neymar really. That celebration has always kind of stayed with me & I thought to try it out.”
pic.twitter.com/G8Bo9Kwp7I— Ginga Bonito 🇧🇷 (@GingaBonitoHub) December 11, 2023
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
The first and second episodes are available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel and the series will receive weekly releases to tell this legend’s life story.
