Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham Shares Thoughts Following Golden Boy Award Win: Video

• Jude Bellingham was named winner of the 2023 Golden Boy award
• The Real Madrid midfielder pipped Jamal Musiala and Lamine Yamal to the prize
• The former Borussia Dortmund star has spoken after being named winner of the award

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is enjoying a stellar 2023-24 season. The 20-year-old, who made a record €103 million move to the La Liga giants in the summer, has seamlessly adapted to life at the Spanish powerhouse.

In just his fifth month, Bellingham has garnered numerous accolades at the club, including the Ballon d'Or Kopa trophy, La Liga Player of the Month, and most recently, the Golden Boy award.

The Golden Boy Award, organised by Italian media outlet TuttoSport, recognises football's best talent under the age of 20, as reported by Sporting News. Bellingham emerged victorious, beating out competitors like Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.

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Bellingham speaks after Golden Boy award

Expressing his gratitude after winning the Golden Boy award, Bellingham thanked the fans who voted for him.

Quoted by Madrid Universal, He stated,

"I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the Golden Boy Award for 2023. I also want to express my gratitude to everyone who has been part of my career so far at Birmingham, Dortmund, and now Real Madrid. This achievement would not have been possible without them."

Looking ahead, Bellingham shared his aspirations after winning the Golden Boy Award, saying,

"Now that I have received the Golden Boy Award, I want to continue showcasing as much of my potential as I can, and I hope to receive many awards in the future."

Despite being sidelined with a shoulder injury that forced him to withdraw from England's UEFA Euro qualifiers, the determined midfielder is hopeful of a swift recovery to be ready for Real Madrid's upcoming fixture against Cadiz.

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Gerard Pique praises Jude Bellingham

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Barcelona legend, Gerard Pique haling Bellingham's exceptional talent following a series of impressive performances for the Spanish side.

The 20-year-old's standout moment so far has been his contribution to Real Madrid's victory in El Clásico against La Blaugrana, where Pique remains a legendary ex-player.

Bellingham's display against Xavi Hernandez's team caught the attention of the former defender, who recently hailed the 20-year-old as 'outstanding' in an interview.