Bonmati set to make history; says she is fortunate to be an ambassador of Cryuff’s follower

Bonmati has scored the maximum goals (22) in the history of women's Champions League so far.

Aitana Bonmati is all set to make history with Barcelona this season after signing a three-year contract extension last week.

Bonmati is expected to claim the second Ballon d'Or this year. She superseded Alexia Putellas to place her in the highest-paid women's footballer's list in the club with her fresh terms.

The Spaniard has already won 23 different trophies in her time with the senior side, placing her eighth in the all-time ranking for most titles for Barcelona.

Bonmati has become an integral part of Pere Romeu’s team, scoring in the Women's Champions League final against Lyon in May.

The midfielder's goal in the showpiece match in Bilbao also put her level with team-mate Putellas for the most goals in the history of the competition (22).

Bonmati mentioned Johan Cruyff who was mostly influential in her career. Once she commented, “I was not able to meet him in person, but I am aware of his importance in the world of football and Barcelona.”

“He changed the rules, both on and off the field. As a coach, he implemented a model that Barca now uses at all ages. I am fortunate to be an ambassador of his foundation.”

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