Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claims England star Bukayo Saka can win the Ballon d’Or one day. Despite securing the 24th position in the 2023 rankings, Saka hopes to take the crown from the legendary Lionel Messi.
Saka’s nomination in the prestigious top 30 was a fitting reward for his outstanding season. He played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s title challenge and showcased remarkable skill while representing England in the World Cup held in Qatar.
But it was Lionel Messi who clinched the Ballon d’Or for an unprecedented eighth time, which appears to mark the end of an era dominated by himself and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The football world is abuzz with names like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham as potential successors. However, Arteta is convinced that Saka has his eyes firmly set on the coveted prize.
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“He does think about it,” Arteta stated. “He wants to be the best, and I have discussed it with him. It’s great they have those targets and that mindset.”
When asked if he believed Saka could eventually be crowned the world’s best player, Arteta’s response was affirmative, “For sure.”
Arsenal fans seeing André Onana finish above Bukayo Saka in the Ballon d'Or voting 🙄 pic.twitter.com/QfzqqtcuQu
— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 30, 2023
Fellow teammate and captain Martin Odegaard ranked 28th in the vote, whilst England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale ranked eighth in the race for the Yashin Trophy.
Arteta expressed his satisfaction, saying, “I’m so glad as well that we had a few nominated in those lists. It’s always good to look at yourself there next to those names and in those lists, so it’s a compliment to them for what they’ve done.
“Now the challenge is to be higher up the list next season because that will mean you’ve done it again.”
Arsenal visit West Ham in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
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