Bayern Munich Sensation Musiala Opens Up on Ballon d’Or Dreams, Wants To Reach Messi, Ronaldo Levels

• Jamal Musiala has set his sights on becoming the best footballer in the world
• The Bayern Munich star also has aspirations of following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
• He has been included in the 30-man shortlist for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award

Bayern Munich forward, Jamal Musiala has expressed his ambitions of becoming the world's best footballer in the upcoming years.

Musiala, who secured the match-winning goal that enabled Bayern to clinch their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title last season, is aiming to make a significant mark on the global stage within two years.

Having earned a nomination for this year's Golden Boy award, the 20-year-old has garnered attention as one of the emerging talents poised to assume the legacy left by Lionel Messi and his counterpart, Cristiano Ronaldo.

When discussing his short-to-medium-term goals, the German international disclosed his aspiration to attain the highest possible level in his football career.

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“In 1 or 2 years, I want to be at the highest possible level,” Musiala told Sports Bild, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

"I want to be one of the best players in the world. It’s my plan and ambition.”

Even though he secured a spot on the 30-man shortlist for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award, Musiala faces limited prospects of claiming the most prestigious individual honour in football this year. Nevertheless, he stands ready to ascend to the podium in the years to come.

“That's my idea. I hope to compete for the Ballon d’Or,” he ended.

Musiala wins best player prize at Bayern

In a related publication, Sports Brief reported that Musiala was honoured as Bayern Munich's Player of the Season for the 2022-23 campaign, narrowly beating Matthijs de Ligt and Thomas Muller to claim the prestigious award.

The 20-year-old prodigy secured an impressive 46 per cent of the votes, with de Ligt following in second place with 28.3 per cent, while veteran forward Muller obtained a modest 8.2 per cent.

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Throughout the season, the German international showcased his remarkable talent by contributing an impressive tally of 32 goals in 47 appearances across all competitions for FC Hollywood.

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Sports Brief also reported that Musiala ran rampant through Manchester United's defence in their UEFA Champions League group opener.

Musiala delivered a scintillating performance as Bayern added to Manchester United's woes at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, September 20.