Two storylines were simultaneously told last night. Although the Champions League draw was the day’s main event, UEFA also revealed the winners of the awards for the top men’s and women’s players of the previous campaign.
Erling Haaland of Manchester City won the prize for men, defeating World Cup champion Lionel Messi en route to the honor.
The Norwegian striker was outstanding for Pep Guardiola’s team last season, but one recalls how almost Real Madrid instead of Manchester City got him in the summer of 2016.
Haaland has reportedly told those close to him that he envisions himself at Real Madrid sooner rather than later, according to claims from Jose Alvarez Haya. His goal is to wear the white jersey and represent football’s most revered crest.
A robot among humans
Many anticipated that after going to the Premier League, which many regard as the most competitive tournament, Haaland’s performance in front of goal would decline.
However, the 23-year-old hasn’t indicated that she would stop. He contributed to 13 goals in the UEFA Champions League and an incredible 36 goals for the men in blue in the Premier League last season. He also gave the men in blue eight assists.
Haaland received the UEFA Best Player of the Year honor. (Image courtesy of NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images))In just three outings this season, he’s already scored three goals, and it looks like he’ll match or even surpass his record.
The representative for Haaland leaves the door open.Rafaela Pimenta, Erling Haaland’s agent, was recently questioned directly about the likelihood of his client joining the Spanish powerhouses in 2024 during an interview with El Chiringuito.
The meaning of an open door is varied. She responded queerly, leaving the door open for any movement, “Our players can feel like they are in control of their own fate. Notably, she did not rule out the option of moving to Spain in her statement.While Kylian Mbappe continues to be Real Madrid’s top priority for 2024, Haaland may come into focus if Mbappe’s PSG contract is renewed.