Jude Bellingham wants to join Real Madrid: report
The midfielder became the second youngest England player to score at the FIFA World Cup 2022
England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham wants to join Real Madrid, Spanish publication AS reported.
With his headed goal in his country's opening 6-2 thumping of Iran, Bellingham became England's second-youngest scorer at a FIFA World Cup behind Michael Owen.
Bellingham, who shined for England in the FIFA World Cup 2022, attracted interest from Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
However, according to AS, the star midfielder has chosen European champions Real Madrid as his new team.
Earlier, The Sun had reported that Madrid won the race to sign Bellingham in a £100m-plus-deal.
During the FIFA World Cup, Bellingham received massive from former footballers and pundits.
Former England defender Jamie Carragher said: "To be captain of a club the size of Borussia Dortmund at the age of 19 as a young foreign player in Germany shows you how they feel about him.
"I think Bellingham and Declan Rice are going to be the mainstays in England's midfield for the next two or three tournaments. The two of them will be vying with each other over the next couple of years to see who is the next captain of England."
Enzo Fernandez attracts interest
Enzo Fernandez of Benfica, a player also wanted by Real Madrid, was the object of a €100 million offer from an unidentified club. The 19-year-old, who is also a target for Liverpool, was turned down by the Portuguese team and will not be sold for less than his €120 million release clause.
Real Madrid is willing to go after Juventus loanee Manuel Locatelli if they are unable to get Bellingham or Fernandez.
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