While the transfer market is in full swing, it’s time for rewards! Indeed, UEFA has just communicated the list of the three players nominated for the title of player of the 2022-2023 season. Unsurprisingly, there are two Manchester City players: Kévin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland. Pep Guardiola’s main asset in the Mancunian midfield, the Belgian has greatly contributed to the success of the Skyblues on the European and national scene and finds himself for the second consecutive year among the three contenders for this distinction.
At his side, the Norwegian was also one of the protagonists of the cup-league-C1 treble last season and also finished first in the Premier League scorer rankings for his first season in England (33 goals ). Finally, the current Inter Miami player and seven-time Ballon d’Or Lionel Messi, author of 16 goals in 32 appearances with PSG last season and also winner of the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, will try to steal the show. The name of the lucky winner will be revealed during the draw for the Champions League groups on August 31. At the same time, UEFA revealed the names of the three finalists for the title of best coach of the season: Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Simone Inzaghi (Inter Milan) and finally Luciano Spalletti, crowned with Napoli in Serie A.
