Barcelona youngster Adama Traore says he wants to emulate the same success of Lionel Messi.
The 18-year-old scored a superb individual goal against Huesca in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday evening to further add to his glowing reputation.
Having signed a new and improved deal last month which will keep him at the club until 2018, the youngster, who has figured pro-dominantly for the B-side this season, has set his sights high for his career.
“My heroes were Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, and now it is Messi,” the teenager said at an event for Adidas on Wednesday.
Traore then discussed his goal and impact on Tuesday night, before speaking of his desire to improve.
“From the moment I walked into the locker room, everyone has helped me, also on the pitch, I talk a lot,” he told reporters.
“My greatest strength is my speed and power. This is what stands out more but I’ll get better, I have many attributes.
“Today I say that my speed and power are my best weapons, but I wish I could talk about other things in the future.
“It was a great joy. The whole youth squad would like to score a goal in Camp Nou and share the dressing room with these players.”