Real Madrid ‘make first contact with Jude Bellingham and meet England star and family in Dortmund’ as they step up efforts to challenge Liverpool for summer superstar signing
- Real Madrid would have made their first contact with Jude Bellingham
- The LaLiga giants sent a representative to Dortmund to persuade the teenager
- Bellingham has yet to make a decision on his future amid interest from Liverpool
Real Madrid have made their first contact with Jude Bellingham in a bid to persuade the England star to join LaLiga giants Borussia Dortmund for 140 million euros (£123.7 million), according to a report. new report in Spain.
Bellingham’s future has been hotly contested, with rumors of a possible move to Liverpool in the Premier League and refusing to enter talks with Dortmund about extending his Bundesliga stay with a higher salary attached to the deal.
However, AS report that Real Madrid have included the 19-year-old midfielder at the top of their summer wish list. and now a representative of the European giants has made the first approach to Bellingham, traveling to Germany to meet him and his family.
The meeting was an attempt by the representative to sell Real Madrid to Bellingham, and show why coming to LaLiga would be the best option for his career right now.
The reigning Champions League holders are looking to revamp their successful midfield and would use Belllingham alongside Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Spanish outlet AS reported that Real Madrid had made their first contact with Jude Bellingham
The Spanish giants have reportedly put the 19-year-old midfielder at the top of their wish list.
However, it could spell the end of Toni Kroos’ time in the Spanish capital, as any possible arrival would be added competition for Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield, and he has found opportunities to shine limited in the current campaign.
Reports in Germany suggest Liverpool remain favorites to sign Bellingham, although Sportsmail previously reported that this largely depends on whether Jurgen Klopp’s Reds can make it to the top four in the Premier League at the end of the season. .
Real Madrid are still hoping they can persuade him to rule out a return to English club football in favor of the Spanish capital.
Tchouameni was one of several young players who have been recruited to Real Madrid’s cause in a similar fashion, along with Brazilian pair Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
Real Madrid would use Belllingham along with Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni
Bellingham has not made a decision on his future despite Liverpool’s keen interest in him.
Bellingham is not believed to have made a decision on his future yet, despite the longstanding relationship between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, and much speculation that the English teenager would be at Anfield for the 2023-24 season.
Both Liverpool and Real Madrid are willing to exceed the 100 million euros that the German club intends to let Bellingham go, so the teenager is clear that he will make his own decision, although he has two years left on his contract with Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League campaign came to a close last week when they were knocked out by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Footage from the aftermath of the defeat showed Bellingham’s anger, which included shoving an opponent, a camera and throwing a water bottle.
Then their Bundesliga hopes were dashed as they drew 2-2 with struggling Shalke on Saturday.