Just like at Dortmund: Superstars Bellingham and Haaland set for reunion? | OneFootball

They both played for Borussia Dortmund. The global careers of Jude Bellingham (22) and Erling Haaland (25) began at BVB. Their paths diverged in 2022 when the Norwegian striker moved on to Manchester City. Will there soon be a spectacular reunion at the Sky Blues?

During their time with the Black and Yellows, Haaland and Bellingham played together 63 times for the Westphalians. They assisted each other in scoring seven goals. The admiration for each other's performances has endured even after leaving Dortmund. When the English national player took off with the "Royals," his former teammate was also impressed. "By the way, I've been following Jude's incredible start at Real Madrid. I'm very happy for him," the goal scorer stated in September 2023 to L’Équipe.

Bellingham's contract with the Spanish record champions runs until 2029. According to fichajes.net, City's star coach Pep Guardiola (54) is particularly keen on the midfield genius. The Catalan is said to have developed something of an "obsession" for the 22-year-old. His creative potential particularly excites him, it is said.

Real Boss Florentino Pérez not very enthusiastic

Guardiola has devised a plan to lure Bellingham to the Sky Blues. Accordingly, Rodri (29) is supposed to leave the club and move to the Spanish record champions. The market value of the defensive midfielder is listed at 90 million euros by transfermarkt.de. Man City would therefore need to add some cash to bring the Englishman back to his homeland.

According to the report, Real President Florentino Pérez (78) has made it clear that Bellingham is not for sale. Even head coach Xabi Alonso (43), who according to Mundo Deportivo is said not to have a good rapport with the former Dortmund player, considers him "indispensable" despite the discord.

Guardiola, as a player and successful coach in the service of FC Barcelona, would certainly enjoy striking a blow against archrival Real by signing Bellingham. However, as of now, a reunion of Haaland and Bellingham at the Cityzens is unlikely.

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