Staggering fee: £150m for former BVB star Jude Bellingham? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund pocketed a quick 130 million euros for Jude Bellingham (22). This makes the Englishman’s sale to Real Madrid one of the most expensive transfers in history. His value has even increased since his move in the summer of 2023.

There are no two opinions about the abilities of the elder Bellingham brother. In 2024, the midfield star finished third in the Ballon d’Or voting. This year, he only managed “just” 23rd place. Nevertheless, he is still undoubtedly one of the best footballers in the world.

Bellingham has so far made 116 appearances for the “Royal Whites.” He has scored 42 goals and provided 30 assists. In his very first year, he celebrated winning the Champions League with the capital club—ironically against his former team. Real triumphed 2-0 over BVB in the final in London.

Despite a contract running until 2029, Manchester United intends to bring the Englishman back home. At least, that’s what the Spanish portal fichajes.net reports. According to them, the Red Devils have already sent an offer of 150 million euros to Madrid. Only the sales of Neymar (33) from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 (222 million) and Kylian Mbappé (26) from Monaco to PSG in 2019 (180 million) have brought in more money in history.

Defeat against Vigo

At Old Trafford, the 22-year-old is said to be earmarked as the club’s new figurehead. But Real currently shows no signs of actually letting Bellingham go. Even the staggering sum of 150 million apparently doesn’t make the “Royal Whites” think twice.

However, it’s apparently not out of the question that Man Utd will up their offer. The next bid could thus exceed the 180 million mark.

The player himself seems completely unfazed by such rumors. He is said to be focusing solely on his performances for the “Royal Whites.” Nevertheless, the offer from Manchester is certainly tempting.

On Sunday (December 7), Bellingham and Real Madrid suffered a setback in the race for the Spanish championship. The Merengues suffered an unexpected 0-2 home defeat to Celta Vigo and are now already four points behind league leaders FC Barcelona. Not even the former BVB star could prevent the loss.

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