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See the full story · 1 sourcesReal Madrid declare superstar untransferable after father held talks about potential exit – report
Real Madrid have a squad filled with stars, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Fede Valverde, among others.
Among them, Bellingham is one of the youngest and yet already experienced at the highest level. He has had many memorable moments in his Los Blancos career.
The 23-year-old midfield superstar had a World Cup to remember in North America, scoring seven goals for England while playing as an attacking midfielder.
Now, according to Pepe Alvarez , Real Madrid made it clear that Jude Bellingham is not for sale after holding a meeting with the midfielder’s father, Mark Bellingham, at the end of last season.
Mark met with Los Blancos officials and raised the possibility of his son leaving the club due to football-related disagreements with figures higher up within the organisation.
Not for sale. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
However, Madrid immediately closed the door on the possibility, declaring the England international untouchable.
Real Madrid close the door
Bellingham’s father initiated discussions over his son’s future following internal sporting disagreements.
The Englishman did not have the greatest club season last year.
However, the club had no intention of entertaining the idea of a transfer and made it clear that Bellingham remains a cornerstone of their long-term project.
Despite how his previous season played out, there is no underestimating his importance at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Even with interest from Europe’s biggest clubs always likely to exist, Madrid appear determined to build around the 23-year-old rather than consider offers.
A key cog in Mourinho’s plans. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
That stance now makes a lot of sense, considering the incredible World Cup he just had, which would have undoubtedly seen interest in him skyrocket.
Jose Mourinho gets an in-form Bellingham
Bellingham and England reached the semi-finals of the World Cup before being knocked out by Argentina.
They did go on to secure a third-place finish, pipping France to the podium. Bellingham is now on holiday recovering from a long season.
Jose Mourinho will hope that the 23-year-old returns to pre-season training retaining the form and mentality he showed in the tournament .
If Bellingham plays well, more often than not, it directly results in Real Madrid winning games, and Jose will want to make the Englishman pivotal in the upcoming campaign.
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