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Jude Bellingham, 23-year-old English midfielder, is close to renewing with the Real Madrid transfer market and the agreement could be closed in the coming weeks, according to Matteo Moretto. The move reinforces the player's continuity at the Santiago Bernabéu after rumors placed Manchester City among the interested clubs.
Jude Bellingham speeds up his renewal with Real Madrid
The current contract of Bellingham with Real Madrid expires in 2029, after the club closed his incorporation to Borussia Dortmund in June 2023 for six seasons. Moretto now points out that discussions to extend that bond are already underway, and the signing could take place in the coming weeks.
The definitive duration is still pending, although the published information places the negotiations between 2030 and 2031. The renewal also includes an update of the Englishman's economic conditions, although an official figure communicated by the club is not yet available.
The sporting context also favors continuity. Bellingham has started the season as a starter in all official matches except one, against Elche, under José Mourinho, while his current stats are 8 games, 3 goals, and 2 assists.
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According to @MatteMoretto, Jude BELLINGHAM WILL RENEW his contract with Real Madrid in the COMING WEEKS
The club IS WORKING on this matter thoroughly and an AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED VERY SOON pic.twitter.com/PrzU3pKcEV
Manchester City out of Bellingham's scenario
Manchester City appeared during the summer among the clubs linked to Bellingham's future. Reports in July suggested interest from the English team, along with Chelsea and Liverpool, while Real Madrid kept the midfielder out of the market.
This scenario has changed with the new information on the renewal. The contract until 2029 already gave Real Madrid room to control the player's future, but the extension aims to extend that protection until 2030 or 2031, depending on the duration finally agreed upon.
Bellingham arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 and has accumulated 140 matches and 46 goals with Real Madrid, in addition to five titles won during his first three seasons. These stats explain the player's significance in the club's contractual planning.
The current situation has Real Madrid focused on finalizing the last details of the operation. According to Moretto, the goal is for Jude Bellingham to sign his new renewal in the coming weeks, while any move from Manchester City is conditioned by an agreement that is yet to be officially confirmed.
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