Bellingham This afternoon in Turin he received the Golden Boy award recognizing him as the best U-21 player of 2023. The Real Madrid player was interviewed by Tuttosport, the Italian newspaper that gives this award.
He swept the votes
“Oh yes, I saw it. It’s incredible. An extraordinary score. “I am happy and obviously I thank all the jurors who vote for me.”
Barça’s dominance in this award has stopped
“There are many happy people in Madrid, starting with the president, I know and see firsthand the antagonism that exists between the two fans. But above all I am proud of myself. The Golden Boy is a wonderful award.”
First Real Madrid player to win it
“I can say that I know very well the honor of this prestigious international trophy that was born in the same year that I was born, 2003. I am the third Englishman to win it after Wayne Rooney, one of my idols, in 2005, in he was at Manchester United, and Raheem Sterling in 2014, when he was at Liverpool.”
Last edition that can win it
“That’s my last chance, because in 2024 I won’t be able to compete because the regulations will exceed my age. I’m happy that I achieved it in the third attempt. I really want it, it’s a trophy for life that can only be won by one time”
Who was the first to tell him that he won?
“I will tell the club and my parents at the same time. An announcement that gave me great satisfaction and fills me with joy. The Golden Boy constitutes another incentive for me to always give more and do better”
His start at Real Madrid
“I put my efforts and a strong commitment to improve myself at work, but the credit goes to Mr. Ancelotti who found the right position for me and gave me more freedom on the field. So now I’m flying.”
Ancelotti said he reminded him of Kaká
“That’s true, but I know I let you down in a way…”
How did you disappoint him?
“I just don’t speak Spanish yet… I’m sorry, but I’m encountering unexpected obstacles with this language. It’s difficult for me, I admit. In any case, I promise maximum commitment, guaranteed”
Your bets on who will win the next Golden Boy
“Those from 2003 are excluded due to age limits, by the way I send congratulations to my friend Jamal Musiala from Bayern, who finished second, and with whom I share the English youth dressing room team for almost three years, I will. say three names. First First, Arda Güler, who has recovered from the injuries that prevented him from debuting at Real: he is a phenomenon, we see him training and we are happy with him. Then my former teammate Jamie Bynoe-Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. And finally my brother Jobe, a thoroughbred striker like our father.”
Source: La Verdad
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