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Why Bayern Munich starlet Jamal Musiala isn't trying to be next Lionel Messi after growing up idolising Inter Miami icon & Barcelona legend Ronaldinho

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Musiala is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-jamal-musiala-lessons-lionel-messi-neymar-psg-xavi-simons-golden-boy/bltec5b8b4422d5d3a9" target="_blank">considered to be one of the hottest prospects in world football</a>, alongside the likes of Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Barcelona playmaker Gavi. He is being billed as a Ballon d’Or winner of the future, which would allow him to follow in some illustrious footsteps.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Germany international forward has, however, told <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/champions-league/2024/04/24/66281bfdca4741ab788b459d.html " target="_blank">Marca</a> when asked if he has aspirations of one day matching the success enjoyed by all-time great Messi: “I don't know, I don't think I can compare myself at all with Messi and that is almost an impossible mission. I think comparing myself to Leo or any other player is in vain. I take my profession year by year and I continue working to try to be better and win titles for my team. Only then will they arrive safely.”

WHAT MUSIALA SAID

While Musiala is not looking to emulate Messi, he has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jamal-musiala-asked-lionel-messi-shirt-get-it-bayern-munich-psg-champions-league/blt1638d6f41ba8ebaa" target="_blank">always been a big fan of the Argentine superstar</a> and tricky Brazilians that have also lit up Barcelona in the past. He added when asked about his idols: “Without a doubt, Messi and Ronaldinho. I have seen dozens and dozens of videos of them. I also had a [Zinedine] Zidane shirt when he was very little, number ten of the French national team. I grew up watching Leo and Neymar. They were my favourites 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.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Musiala has passed 150 total appearances for Bundesliga giants Bayern this season, where he is working alongside England captain Harry Kane, and is looking to chase down a Champions League crown before attention turns to a European Championship on German soil.

WHAT NEXT?

Why Bayern Munich starlet Jamal Musiala isn't trying to be next Lionel Messi after growing up idolising Inter Miami icon & Barcelona legend Ronaldinho | Goal.com US

Bayern Munich starlet Jamal Musiala is not trying to be the next Lionel Messi, with the 21-year-old admitting that would be an “impossible mission”.

Why Bayern Munich starlet Jamal Musiala isn&apos;t trying to be next Lionel Messi after growing up idolising Inter Miami icon &amp; Barcelona legend Ronaldinho

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