Real Madrid completed the signing of Jude Bellingham as reported by The Athletic, marking the club’s primary goal for the current transfer window and securing it successfully. The 19 year old midfielder, who turns 20 on June 29, comes off a season where he was named Bundesliga MVP and finished runner up in the Golden Boy award across the last two campaigns.
Bellingham joins a midfield cohort that includes Europe’s most promising talents Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurelien Tchouameni. In his first year, he will train alongside two all time greats, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. Even with the galactico branding surrounding the move, earning a guaranteed starting berth will require hard work and consistency.
Signing Bellingham for Real Madrid: how much money will it cost, how many years of contract will he sign, how and what will he play, how much will he earn for salary and what number will he use
Real Madrid agreed to a fixed fee of 100 million euros paid across several installments, with potential variable components that are yet to be confirmed. The total potential cost could range from 100 to 125 million euros. The agreement spans six seasons, through June 30, 2029, with an official presentation planned at the Santiago Bernabéu next week.
Jude Bellingham is a versatile player who can fill multiple roles. At Borussia Dortmund he operated behind the forward with considerable freedom, while in the English setup he featured more centrally, oscillating between attacking and midfield duties. He is a dynamic runner who can contribute offensively yet tracks back to aid the defense and control transitions. In a 4-2-3-1 formation he could operate just behind the striker, while in a 4-3-3 the interior positions would suit his running and linking game.
Details about the player’s salary have not been officially released. However, several prominent outlets have reported that the compensation could be around seven million euros per season. Regarding squad numbers, Bellingham has worn the number 22 with Borussia Dortmund and with England. That number is currently held by Antonio Rüdiger at Real Madrid, so a new number would be assigned unless Dortmund’s player concedes the 22 for him.
Citation: Goal