Real Madrid are now closing in on completing a deal to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, confirms Fabrizio Romano. The English midfielder has attracted interest from multiple Premier League sides like Liverpool and Manchester United, but looks to be on his way to Spain.
Real Madrid Close to Jude Bellingham Signing
🚨⚪️ 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
Madrid Set for New Meeting to Close Bellingham Deal
The Red Devils were reported to be interested in a potential deal for Bellingham in the summer, with Erik ten Hag being a big fan of his, but they realized that it could be complicated because of the finances involved. However, it appears that Madrid have worked quickly behind the scenes to take the lead to sign the highly-rated Dortmund midfielder.
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Romano also adds that negotiations are now in the final stages for Bellingham to agree to become a new player for Los Blancos in the summer. Personal terms between the club and player are reported to be almost agreed upon, with Madrid’s Chief Scout Juni Calafat having played a key role in getting this deal over the line. It’s also claimed by Romano that Real Madrid have scheduled a new meeting with the Bundesliga club to fully finalize an agreement for the midfielder’s transfer very soon.
What Can Bellingham Bring to La Liga Giants?
The Englishman is one of the most exciting young footballers in Europe right now, having transcended to greater heights at Dortmund. At the age of just 19, he has already captained the German side and played a major role in helping them compete in the Bundesliga title race this season – having scored five goals and provided as many assists in 29 league appearances in this campaign.
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The England international is a hard-working, explosive midfielder who can excel in many different positions. He’s likely to play a more advanced, creative midfield role for Real Madrid if he joins, helping dictate their moves in the opposition half and create chances. Moreover, he can also add another goal-scoring outlet for Los Blancos and more unpredictability to their front line. Bellingham, described as ‘Exceptional’ by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has also already been cappred 24 times by England – scoring one goal.