Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has endorsed Vinicius Jr to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award ahead of teammate Jude Bellingham and Manchester City midfielder, Rodri.
In a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Thursday, Ancelotti said all the players in the Real Madrid team had a brilliant season but singled out the Brazilian to win the coveted price
Ancelotti said, “Vinicius Jr will win the Ballon d’Or, in my opinion”.
“Carvajal also did really well, he won La Liga, Champions League and scored in the final, won the Euros…”.
“But Vinicius… talented player, young, good image, won La Liga, won the Champions League scoring in the final and semi final. He scored two in Munich!”.
“Jude had a fantastic season. Winning the Champions League, winning the league, and it was a big surprise. The best player of the league season”.
“Rodri also is a fantastic midfielder, one of the best midfielders in the competition, and consistent.”
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