BREAKING NEWS: Madrid close to complete deal to sign Bellingham

Real Madrid are very close to signing Jude Bellingham. On Wednesday Fabrizio Romano reported that negotiations are entering the final stages. After practically a whole season in which the young player was rumoured to be linked with several teams such as Manchester City, Bayern or Liverpool; finally it will be 'Los Blancos' who will land him.

A few days ago 'AS' confirmed that the player had decided to join Real Madrid as his dream was to play for a historic team. Moreover, according to this source, Madrid would not consider making an offer higher than 120 million. Liverpool seemed to be one of the strong candidates to sign the Dortmund player but a few weeks ago the Reds coach Klopp himself confirmed that the English club would not be able to pay 100 million or more for the midfielder.

"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," Fabrizio Romano wrote on Twitter.

In addition, the Italian transfer market specialist confirmed that there will be a new meeting to finalise the agreement between the two clubs: "New meeting has been scheduled to complete the agremeent with Borussia Dortmund.

In this way, the 'Merengues' would be building one of the best midfields in world football and one that will last for many years to come due to its youth. Bellingham would be added to the already established Camavinga, Valverde and Tchouameni. In addition these youngsters will have the experience of Toni Kroos, who is said to have already signed his contract, and Luka Modric, who is likely to remain at Madrid next season as well.

The former Birmingham City player has become a star for the German club, leading the club in the race for the Bundesliga title against Bayern Munich this season. The Englishman has made 44 appearances for his club this season, 44 of them starts. He has also registered a total of 11 goals and 6 assists, incredible figures considering his position.

 

May 3, 2023