It is intriguing to observe that Real Madrid’s inability to secure the La Liga title may have marked a turning point in their recent fortunes. Real Madrid has rapidly gained momentum and is now on the verge of acquiring the services of Jude Bellingham, one of England’s most promising young talents.
🚨⚪️ Real Madrid are close to complete deal to sign Jude Bellingham, confirmed. Negotiations are progressing to the final stages.
Personal terms are almost agreed — Juni Calafat, crucial again.
New meeting has been scheduled to complete the agremeent with Borussia Dortmund. pic.twitter.com/EZO76bXiHk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 3, 2023
Real Madrid is currently demonstrating their typically high level of performance. Having won the Copa Del Rey already, they are now on the verge of another impressive achievement in Europe.
Real Madrid in the driver’s seat to win the race for Jude Bellingham
It is noteworthy that several other top Premier League clubs, such as Manchester City and Liverpool, had also expressed interest in the midfield prodigy. Jude Bellingham seems to have given his approval to a contract proposal from Real Madrid, bringing him one step closer to departing Borussia Dortmund. The only remaining obstacle is for the two clubs to agree on a transfer fee, which will cement the move.
At the outset of May, Mark Bellingham, the father of the 19-year-old midfield prodigy, held talks with officials of the La Liga club, outlining their desire to secure one of the most promising talents in the world of football. As a result of that meeting, Real Madrid has become convinced that they will be able to finalize a deal for the young Englishman. Bellingham’s contentment with the proposed contract terms represents a crucial step in the process.
Although the midfielder has a valid contract with Dortmund until 2025, there has been widespread anticipation that he will make his next career move this summer. It is expected that the German club will demand a transfer fee of over $120 million. It will yield a considerable profit over the $25 million they paid to acquire his services from Birmingham City in 2020.
With Bellingham on board, Real Madrid’s midfield is set to dominate the pitch
Real Madrid has secured the futures of Kroos and Modric, who are still performing well. Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde, and Camavinga offer the ultimate succession plan for the midfield for upcoming years. Tchouameni and Bellingham’s pace and quality could complement each other, while Modric and Kroos could refine the young stars. Real Madrid’s plan for a versatile team could lead to reclaiming La Liga amidst a 50-55 match season.
Real Madrid’s midfield would be locked down for the next 10 years 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/iwcMHIKTsl
— GOAL (@goal) May 3, 2023
According to whoscored.com‘s data, Jude Bellingham has delivered remarkable displays in various competitions, evident from his outstanding average match rating of 7.48 so far. This season, he has maintained an average of 1.9 shots per game across all competitions, which has resulted in a total of 15 goals and 6 assists to date.
Furthermore, Bellingham has displayed an 84.3% passing success rate across all competitions. Bellingham, who is viewed as a player with immense potential for future growth and development, will be eager to make a mark for the Los Blancos.
With Jude Bellingham’s inclusion, Real Madrid’s veterans such as Luka Modric and Toni Kroos could get some rest. Despite their impressive performances at 37 and 33 years old, respectively, it’s difficult to envision them playing in every match.
The question remains as to where Bellingham will end up this summer. However, one thing is certain: whoever secures his services will have an advantage in midfield battles next season.