Overview
- Pogba, speaking on Rio Ferdinand's podcast on Wednesday, said Fernandes would make the Ballon d'Or top three if he played for City rather than United.
- Fernandes has eight league goals and 18 assists this season, leaving him two short of the Premier League single-season assist record of 20.
- Pogba argued that voters favor players who win big titles, saying that when a team does not win, top performers get overlooked.
- Multiple outlets amplified the remarks, and former United defender Gary Pallister has voiced a similar view that club stature shapes Ballon d'Or chances.
- Fernandes turned down lucrative Saudi offers last summer and remains under contract at United until 2027, with no transfer movement reported.