The battle for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham is heating up, with a top club reportedly making a lavish offer for the 19-year-old midfielder. Despite his young age, Bellingham has already become one of the most sought-after players in the world, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid reportedly showing interest in him.
Spanish daily El Mundo has now reported that Manchester City is out of the running, leaving Real Madrid as the favorite to land Bellingham. According to reports, the Spanish club has even held a secret meeting with Bellingham’s father to “get a feel for the player” and convince him to make the move to the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid is said to be preparing a bid of 100 million euros plus 40 million euros in bonus payments for Bellingham, which would make him the most expensive transfer in the club’s history. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, is said to be ready to raise the midfielder’s salary from six to 15 million euros and extend his contract, which currently runs until 2025, by a year.
However, it seems unlikely that Bellingham will stay in the Ruhr region for much longer, with reports suggesting that he and Dortmund will likely part ways by 2024 at the latest. This potential departure comes as Borussia Dortmund is also facing the prospect of losing captain Marco Reus, whose contract is expiring in the summer.
Despite the challenges facing the team, Borussia Dortmund continues to attract top talent and remains a competitive force in German football. Fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on the latest developments in the fight for Bellingham’s signature, as well as the future of their beloved club.
