Bournemouth: Eli Junior Kroupi dreams of lifting the Ballon d'Or

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·9 mars 2026

Bournemouth: Eli Junior Kroupi dreams of lifting the Ballon d'Or

Eli Junior Kroupi wants to win the Ballon d'Or

Bournemouth: Eli Junior Kroupi dreams of lifting the Ballon d'Or

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Originally from Côte d'Ivoire, Eli Junior Kroupi dreams of one day winning the Ballon d'Or.

After moving from Lorient to Bournemouth last summer, Eli Junior Kroupi has adapted well to the English league. The Ivorian-born talent continues to learn and isn't shy about dreaming big for the future.

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"For me, when you perform in the Premier League, you can perform anywhere. I had and still have dreams of the Ballon d'Or and playing for the world's biggest clubs. Now, they're not just dreams anymore, they're goals, because I know I can do what it takes to make them happen. They're still my targets. I'm going to work hard to achieve what I want," said Eli Junior Kroupi during an interview with Téléfoot.