Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on a former Chelsea talent, insisting he could win the Ballon d'Or.
Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has expressed his belief that former Chelsea star Jamal Musiala, currently playing for Bayern Munich, has the potential to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.
Ferdinand envisions Musiala being at the pinnacle of football for the next 12 years, highlighting the young player's standing as one of the best in the sport at the moment.
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"I love Musiala. We talk about him a lot. I don’t know where his ceiling is,” Ferdinand told TNT Sports.
“It’s nice to see the comments from his teammates saying how diligent he is and how much of a professional he is. [Leon] Goretzka says he might be the best talent Germany have ever had.
“The way he moves and glides with the ball. I see a Ballon d’Or at some point in his career if he fulfils that potential."
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