The Bavarian coach, Julian Nagelsmann, thought that Musiala and Bellingham had done more merit
Gavi took over from Pedri as the best under-21 player in the world at the Ballon d’Or gala
In the Ballon d’Or gala this Monday in Paris, Barcelona was one of the teams with the most award-winning players. Alexia Putellas picked up her second award as the best player in the world. Robert Lewandowski won the Müller Trophy, in recognition of the striker with the most goals last season for his club and national team. And, finally, Gavi got the Kopa Trophy, which is awarded to the best player in the world in the under-21 category. In this way, the 18-year-old midfielder took over from Pedri as the bearer of this individual title.
Nevertheless, in Munich did not like much that the award for the best youth footballer has been won by the Barça player. Bayern coach, Julian NagelmannIt showed itself disappointed with the award and believed that two Bundesliga players had done more to be awarded.
“Of course one has the club glasses on, but usually I also have my own opinion. I would have voted otherwise. Jamal musica (Bayern striker) and Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund midfielder) have had a better season than the winner. From my point of view, the two are ahead of Gavi”, commented the young coach of the German champion.
However, the Bayern coach – at a press conference on the occasion of the cup match against Augsburg on Wednesday – did not want to detract from the Barça midfielder. “He is a great footballer, with a lot of talent. The award was not undeserved. He has an extremely winning mentality for his age,” added the German strategist.
The truth is that, despite Nagelsmann’s opinion, Gavi was the youngest nominee of the players who opted for the prize and managed to beat Camavinga and Musiala, who completed the podium. “It’s a pride for me to be here and at this moment I remember all the people I’ve lived with at La Masia. I hope I win the Ballon d’Or. Everyone dreams of winning it”, said the Blaugrana youth squad when picking up the award .