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The signing of Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid was one of the most talked-about moves in the summer of 2023. He landed at the white club with an initial price tag of 103 million euros, a figure that already seemed significant for a young talent. However, new information has revealed that the actual cost of the English player could be much higher than anticipated.
Borussia Dortmund, the club from which Bellingham came, has proven to be a master in the art of selling players. Since 2015, they have amassed over 1 billion euros in sales thanks to figures like Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, and, more recently, Bellingham. Although the base amount of 103 million was initially agreed upon, this figure could significantly increase with bonuses set in the contract.
Real Madrid will pay easily achievable variables, and the transfer price will increase
According to Sport, Real Madrid could end up paying up to an additional 30 million, linked to variable goals. These objectives include qualification for European competitions, something that, given the expectations and the team's performance, is considered almost guaranteed. Thus, the final deal that the Madrid team would make would be around 134 million euros, a much higher amount than initially announced.
Bellingham's sporting success in his first season, where he was one of the key players and top scorer, justifies his high price. However, the cost increase due to these bonuses raises the question of whether Real Madrid was clear from the start that the signing of the young midfielder involved such a high investment. Nevertheless, Bellingham has proven to be a fundamental piece in the team, which means that, despite the increase, the signing is still seen as a successful operation for the club.
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