Real Madrid, the renowned Spanish football club, has officially confirmed the acquisition of Jude Bellingham, the talented English international, from Borussia Dortmund. This six-year deal comes at a significant cost, surpassing 100 million euros ($108 million).
The agreement between the German side Dortmund and Madrid was reached last week. The initial fee for the 19-year-old midfielder amounts to 103 million euros, with potential bonuses of up to 30 percent of the total fee.
In addition to the base amount, Real Madrid will pay 103 million euros (£88.5 million), along with possible add-ons. If all the conditions are met, the total value of the deal could reach an impressive 133.9 million euros (£115 million).
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By securing this transfer, Jude Bellingham became the second most expensive English footballer, following Jack Grealish, for whom Manchester City paid Aston Villa £100 million in 2021.
Jude Bellingham’s outstanding performance at the previous World Cup garnered attention, as he was named one of England’s top performers. Moreover, he was honored with the Bundesliga’s player of the season award.
Despite Dortmund narrowly missing out on their first league title in 11 years, Bellingham showcased his exceptional skills on the final day of the season.
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Real Madrid’s midfield is currently undergoing a regeneration process, and Bellingham’s arrival is a significant part of it. The young English talent joins the ranks alongside fellow rising stars Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni, as the club gradually transitions away from seasoned veterans such as Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
Madrid expressed their excitement, stating, “Our club has secured the signing of one of the most prominent talents in the world of football Bellingham joins us from Borussia Dortmund, having been recognized as the best player in the Bundesliga during the 2022-23 season. Furthermore, he is only 19 years old and has already established himself as a starter for the England national team.”
Jude Bellingham made a notable impact for England’s national team at the World Cup last year, with the squad being eliminated in the quarter-finals by the eventual runners-up, France.
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Having originally signed for Dortmund from Birmingham in 2020 for 25 million euros, Bellingham has since played 132 games for the German club and clinched the German Cup in 2021. As he approaches his 20th birthday later in June, the talented midfielder now embarks on a new chapter in his career at Real Madrid.
