Real Madrid midfield mainstay set for 50% pay rise as contract talks advance – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid have made significant progress in negotiations with Jude Bellingham’s representatives over a new contract and are hopeful of reaching an agreement before the end of 2026, according to Graeme Bailey.

The England midfielder is already under contract at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2029, but Los Blancos have been keen to revisit his terms after his continued rise in importance for both club and country.

On that note, the proposed renewal would reward Bellingham with a substantial salary increase and strengthen his position among Real Madrid’s highest-paid players.

Bellingham in line for huge Real Madrid pay rise

The journalist states that Bellingham currently earns around €20 million per season, but the proposed agreement would take his salary beyond €30 million annually.

Real Madrid are progressing well in renewing Bellingham’s contract. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

This represents an increase of roughly 50% and would place the England star in the same financial bracket as Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, who also renewed his contract with substantial pay rise earlier this year.

Notably, the club’s thinking is closely linked to Bellingham’s status within the team. 

Madrid consider him one of the leading midfielders in world football and believe his performances have put him into the conversation for the next Ballon d’Or.

His latest international displays have only reinforced that view, with Bellingham playing a starring role for England against Croatia.

Real Madrid want Bellingham tied down beyond 2029

Bellingham will earn close to 50% pay rise with his new contract. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The proposed renewal is expected to extend Bellingham’s commitment beyond his current 2029 expiry date, with a deal running until at least 2031 being discussed.

The precise length could depend on when the final agreement is signed, but Madrid’s intention is for Bellingham to be tied down for the foreseeable future.

Real Madrid’s proposal also gets strong backing from the fact that Bellingham is certainly not looking for a way out of the Bernabeu.

The midfielder is happy with life in Madrid and committed to continuing his career with the Spanish giants, making the current negotiations more about securing an agreement that reflects his status than trying to convince him to stay.