Real Madrid Agrees to Sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund
- Date: 7 June 2023
- By: Guillem Balague, Spanish Football Writer for BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport
Real Madrid is set to strengthen their squad by signing Jude Bellingham, an English midfielder, from Borussia Dortmund for a whopping 103m euros (£88.5m). As per BBC Sport, Bellingham, who was one of England’s top performers at the 2022 World Cup, has publicly expressed his desire to move to the Spanish club.
A Smart Move for Bellingham
Signing for Real Madrid is an excellent career move for Bellingham. He will have a chance to play among Europe’s top players and gain crucial experience. Madrid’s footballing philosophy should suit Bellingham‘s abilities, and he will likely continue his progress under the tutelage of one of Europe’s best football coaches – Zinedine Zidane.
Bellingham‘s Worth to Dortmund and Real Madrid
Bellingham is undoubtedly an asset to Dortmund. He was the Bundesliga’s player of the season, and his contribution to the team has been substantial. According to Dortmund’s statement, Real Madrid has agreed to pay 103m euros, with potential add-ons that could raise the deal to 133.9m euros (£115m). In this context, the value of Bellingham‘s sale to Madrid is enormous for Dortmund, and it will surely help the club maintain its self-sustaining business model.
At the same time, for Real Madrid, this acquisition is a smart move. Bellingham provides the club with a long-term solution to their midfield issues, and he can be a central figure in Madrid’s squad for years to come. Although Real Madrid may have overpaid slightly, the club is investing in a young and talented player who can become
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