Real Madrid plans new Bellingham deal to block Premier League return

Real Madrid wants to extend Jude Bellingham’s contract, while José Mourinho remains impressed by the English midfielder.

October 8, 20263 min read
Real Madrid plans new Bellingham deal to block Premier League return

Real Madrid is preparing to extend Jude Bellingham’s contract as it seeks to prevent the English midfielder from returning to the Premier League. The club’s priority is to keep him in Madrid and remove the possibility of a move to England, even if a wealthy suitor is prepared to pay a substantial fee.

Bellingham has become the focus of the club’s long-term planning, with a new agreement viewed as a way to reinforce his future at Real Madrid. The proposed approach reflects the importance Madrid places on retaining the midfielder amid potential interest from Premier League clubs.

José Mourinho is also understood to hold Bellingham in high regard. The Portuguese coach’s admiration adds another notable layer to the discussion surrounding the England international, although the central issue remains Real Madrid’s desire to secure his continued stay in Spain.

ColdMath take

For Real Madrid, a new agreement would strengthen its position in keeping Bellingham away from a possible Premier League move. The club’s immediate focus is continuity around the midfielder.

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Source: Sports.ru

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