He can win Ballon d’Or – Brighton coach De Zerbi names player to win award

 

Brighton manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has backed Arsenal transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk to win the Ballon d’Or in future.

De Zerbi said this at his pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s Premier League home tie with Arsenal on Saturday.

The 43-year-old, who coached Mudryk at Shakhtar Donetsk, said he likes the Ukrainian.

Mudryk has been linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window.

“Mudryk is a fantastic player, but Brighton can’t buy him. I like him because all my ex-players I like, but I am Brighton’s coach,” De Zerbi said.

“I think Mudryk can win the Ballon d’Or in the future. I know the value of Mudryk.”