Madrid dispatching emissaries to secure deal as Bellingham prepares to leave Dortmund?!

Jude Bellingham’s imminent departure from Borussia Dortmund for Real Madrid has sent shockwaves throughout the football world. It appears that the 19-year-old starlet is set to sign for the Spanish giants, with Madrid envoys preparing to travel to Germany to wrap up the deal.

According to reports from ‘The Telegraph’, Madrid are looking to bolster their squad for the 2023/24 season and have identified Bellingham, along with Kylian Mbappe, as their prime targets. The young English international has already given the green light for the move and all that remains is for both parties to agree on the financial details.

‘Bild’ has reported that Dortmund are looking for a whopping €150 million for their prized asset, while Madrid are currently offering €100 million guaranteed, along with €20 million in bonuses that are easily attainable, and another €20 million earmarked for more challenging goals, such as winning a Ballon d’Or. Madrid’s negotiating team will comprise of general executive director Jose Angel Sanchez and legal advisor Javier Lopez-Farre.

While Kroos and Modric’s renewals with Madrid seem all but assured, the club is keen to secure its future generations, and they know only too well that Bellingham is a player in high demand. The reports suggest that the young midfielder will earn a staggering €20 million per season if he moves to Madrid, making it easy for him to reject Dortmund’s offer of €14 million.

In short, it looks like Real Madrid is pulling out all the stops to secure the signing of one of the game’s most exciting young talents, and the footballing world will be watching this saga unfold with bated breath.