Real Madrid has signed England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for an initial £88.5m, which could rise to £115m with add-ons, making it a record deal for a British player. Bellingham has signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid and will be presented as a Los Blancos player on Thursday. Bellingham spent three seasons at Dortmund and was named Bundesliga Player of the Year in the most recent campaign. The midfielder turned down several Premier League clubs to join Real Madrid. Dortmund thanked Bellingham for his passion and wished him all the best for the future.
As seen on Sky Sports, Jude Bellingham has completed his move from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid. The England midfielder’s transfer fee could rise to £115m, making him the most expensive British player of all time.
Real Madrid will pay an initial £88.5m for Bellingham, who has signed a six-year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 18-year-old leaves Dortmund after three seasons, during which he was named Bundesliga Player of the Year in the most recent campaign.
Bellingham will be presented as a Los Blancos player in a presentation on Thursday morning at 11am. His move to Real Madrid comes after he reportedly turned down several Premier League clubs who were also interested in signing him.
In a farewell statement on the Dortmund website, Bellingham thanked the club and its fans for their support over the past three years. “Even though I look forward to my next destination, I will never forget the journey there,” he said. “Once Borussia always Borussia. All the best for the future.”
Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke also thanked Bellingham for his contributions to the club. “We thank Jude for three years of passion for Borussia Dortmund. It was a fantastic time together,” he said. “We would also like to thank Real Madrid for the always fair and constructive discussions.”
With his move to Real Madrid, Bellingham will be joining one of the most successful football clubs in history. The Spanish giants have won the Champions League a record 13 times, as well as numerous domestic titles.
It remains to be seen where Bellingham will fit in at Real Madrid, but the club’s fans will no doubt be excited to see him in action. The young midfielder has already shown his potential on the international stage, having made his England debut in November 2020.
Bellingham will be hoping to establish himself as a key player for Real Madrid in the years to come. With his talent and potential, there is no doubt that he has the ability to become one of the best players in the world.
