Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid Star Tipped to Follow in Lionel Messi’s Footsteps

• Arrigo Sacchi believes Jude Bellingham has the potential to be like Lionel Messi
• Bellingham has starred for England and Real Madrid this season
• The 20-year-old has scored 10 goals in 10 games for Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham is having a season to remember for club and country as the 20-year-old has hugged the headlines for the right reasons this season since his mega move to Real Madrid in the summer.

The 20-year-old midfielder was again the star of the show for England as they dismantled former World Champions Italy 3-1, as he won a penalty and set up Marcus Rashford’s goal.

According to GOAL, former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has now hailed Bellingham as being world-class and confessed the Real Madrid star has the qualities to reach the heights of Lionel Messi.

“He was dominant. He is so strong. He does everything. He always plays for the team. Only Messi had impressed me so much at his age.

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“Of course, Bellingham is different from Leo, but if he remains this humble, he can retrace his steps because Bellingham is world-class.”

Bellingham is the favourite to land the prestigious Golden Boy award in 2023 after netting 10 goals in his first 10 appearances for Real Madrid since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.

Bellingham discloses Real Madrid ambition

Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham has stated that he intends to stay at Real Madrid for the next "10 to 15 years" following his outstanding start to life at the Spanish club, 90MIN reports.

With eight goals in La Liga alone, the 20-year-old midfielder has already equalled his career-best league tally of eight goals achieved during the 2022/23 season at Borussia Dortmund.

Bellingham has scored ten goals in his first ten games for Real Madrid, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record to begin his Los Blancos career.

Bellingham bags another award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Jude Bellingham's incredible start to the 2023/24 season has continued as he was again instrumental on the night for Gareth Southgate's side, who sealed their ticket to next year's Euro tournament.

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The Real Madrid man has been on impressive form, having been involved in 16 goals in 13 appearances in all competitions this season.

The 20-year-old spearheaded England's comeback victory by earning a penalty, which Harry Kane converted to level the score at halftime.