Ballon d’Or: Ian Wright names Arsenal player to win award

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has tipped midfielder Declan Rice to triumph the Ballon d’Or this season.

Wright believes that if Arsenal triumph the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, Rice should triumph the apical idiosyncratic prize.

He stated this portion speaking connected the Stick to Football podcast up of Arsenal’s Premier League necktie with Newcastle United.

“If Arsenal triumph the Premier League, Declan Rice has to triumph Premier League POTY,” Wright said.

“And if Arsenal triumph the Champions League. Rice should besides triumph the Ballon d’Or.”

Rice was signed by Arsenal from West Ham United successful 2023 for a then-Premier League grounds interest of £105 million.

The 27-year-old has made implicit 150 appearances for the Premier North London club, scoring 21 goals and registering 31 assists.

Ballon d’Or: Ian Wright names Arsenal subordinate to triumph award