Jude Bellingham Makes Bold Statement After Completing Big Money Move to Real Madrid

• Jude Bellingham has revealed his eagerness to play for Real Madrid
• He became the club's second-most expensive signing after his mammoth £88.5 million transfer
• The Englishman will wear the No.5 shirt, following in the footsteps of his idol Zinedine Zidane

Jude Bellingham has expressed his eagerness to begin playing for Real Madrid following his high-value transfer from Borussia Dortmund this summer.

The young midfielder, who was recognized as the Bundesliga Player of the Year in his last season, joined Los Blancos in a remarkable deal worth £88.5 million, potentially rising to £115 million, setting a new record for a British player.

Since finalizing the deal, Bellingham has been seen attending various events to unwind and recharge his batteries before the upcoming season.

According to One Football, he has been touted as the potential replacement for veteran Croatian icon Luka Modric as Madrid aims to phase out their ageing midfield.

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In the face of the immense pressure that comes with being seen as Modric's potential successor, the 19-year-old sensation remains undeterred.

Not only is he the club's second-most expensive signing in history, but he is also eagerly anticipating his debut for Madrid, showcasing his unwavering enthusiasm and preparedness.

“I’m itching to get back and start playing,” he told Sky Sports, as quoted by MadridXtra.

“I’m buzzing. It’s like a dream move for me. I’ve done all the media things, and now it’s just about getting ready and start playing. I’m just so happy to be at the club.”

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Madrid legend speaks on Bellingham move

Sports Brief also reported that former Real Madrid player and manager Zinedine Zidane has claimed that the club’s new signing, Jude Bellingham, is ready to play for the La Liga giants.

The England international recently completed a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, becoming Los Blancos’ second-most-expensive signing in history.

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Zidane, a legend at Real Madrid both as a coach and player, has spoken glowingly about Bellingham’s capture.

Bellingham looking for love?

Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham appears to be looking for a new lover after reportedly joining a celebrity dating app, Sports Brief reported.

Bellingham, who joined the Santiago Bernabeu outfit for £88.5 million, was said to be seeing Instagram model Asantewa Chitty.

The England international has also been linked with US TikTok star Azra Mian. But the Bellingham, who recently turned 20, had a string of snaps on the A-lister app Raya on Friday night.