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

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

The Spanish international was recognized with the award as the greatest under-21 talent in world football.

The 17-year-old beat 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 young man wrote in response to the defender congratulating him on his Instagram (via Barça Management):

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