Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries says that he “secretly anticipated” to obtain a nomination for the Ballon d’Or.
The Dutchman spoke about his place within the thirty-player shortlist, by way of .
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This following a season wherein the 29-year-old was a key participant for Inter’s run to the Champions League remaining.
Dumfries proved to be an everyday scorer all through Inter’s season.
Nonetheless, it was the semifinal tie in opposition to Barcelona within the Champions League the place the previous PSV wingback actually set himself aside.
shone on the most important stage as Inter knocked out on the Blaugranas.
In the meantime, Dumfries has picked up the place he not noted in the beginning of this season.
The Dutchman scored for Inter of their second Serie A match of the season in opposition to Udinese.
Then, the Inter wingback additionally scored for his nation yesterday. He scored in yesterday’s World Cup qualifying match in opposition to Poland.
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Inter Wingback Denzel Dumfries: “Secretly Anticipated” Ballon D’Or Nomination
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 18: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his crew’s second objective throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Could 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Dumfries stated of his Ballon d’Or nomination that “it was actually particular.”
“I secretly anticipated it,” the Inter wingback continued.
“However it’s incredible to be among the many high thirty gamers on the earth. It’s an excellent honour.”
“However then you definitely look again and take into consideration the place you began,” Dumfries stated. “It’s very emotional to have the ability to expertise all of this.”
“And it additionally motivates you to maintain going,” he added.
“I actually didn’t suppose that I’d be in rivalry for the Ballon d’Or!” Dumfries stated with amusing.