Undoubtedly, the Kylian Mbappé case caused a stir during the summer transfer period, and its outcome is still uncertain. When asked about the Ballon d’Or and the French international, Kevin De Bruyne discreetly sent a spade to Paris Saint-Germain.
Throughout the summer season, the soap opera involving Kylian Mbappé has been at the heart of Paris Saint-Germain ‘s transfer window movements . The reputation of the French international (70 caps, 40 goals) continues to make people talk, even across the Channel. During a broadcast on Sky Sports , the video of which was posted on YouTube last Friday, Kevin De Bruyne was asked to give his opinion on the odds of winning the Ballon d’Or among Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.
Kevin De Bruyne in the Manchester City jersey
The Belgian has thus placed the proposed players in this order: the Norwegian first, the Brazilian second and the French third. The Manchester City midfielder also tried to explain his choice to the English broadcast. “Why am I putting Vinicius ahead of Mbappé in my rankings for the Ballon d’Or winner? Because I don’t know where Mbappé will play this season ,” the 32-year-old first said.
“I also think it’s more difficult for him to win it at PSG”
The former Chelsea player (2012-2014) then addressed a small tackle to the current Bondynois club. “I also think it’s more difficult for him to win it at PSG. There are rumors in Madrid. If he goes there, maybe I’ll put him first,” he continued before give his impressions of his teammate Erling Haaland’s chances of winning the most prestigious of individual awards. “Of course he can win it this year ,” he said. As a reminder, the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on October 30 in Paris. The list of nominees will be revealed on September 6.
