Manchester City have been named Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. On a stellar night for the Abu Dhabi-owned Premier League champions, two of their star names were also added to the glittering roll of honour.
Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne became the first player in City’s history to be shortlisted in the final three of the men’s individual award.
Meanwhile, serial Golden Glove winner Ederson also reached the podium for the Yashin Trophy which is confined to goalkeepers.
City chief executive Ferran Soriano, who was in Paris with Director of Football Txiki Begiristain to collect the team prize, declared it a proud day for his club. “To be named Club of the Year is an honour and further underlines the strength of this club across both men’s and women’s football,” he said. “We pride ourselves on playing beautiful football and winning matches.