Jude Bellingham has completed his mega transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid, both clubs announced on Wednesday.
The Englishman will be officially unveiled at Los Blancos on Thursday, sport.de accompanies the event 12:00 o’clock in the live blog.
+++ Why did you choose Real? +++
I think the respect there is for Real Madrid in England is immense. When you get older and see games from years past, you want to be one of those players.
+++ Bring Kane to Real? +++
I really can’t say anything about Harry Kane. I love him as my national team captain, he’s a great player.
+++ How do you feel about Carlo Ancelotti? +++
I’m very happy that he wants me on his team. He’s one of the greatest coaches ever.
+++ Bellingham on the 5 +++
First of all a big thank you to Jesús Vallejo for giving me the number. It was a nice conversation and I’m glad to get Zidane’s number. He’s one of my biggest idols.
+++ Why did you choose Real? +++
Money is never important to me, the game is important. I spoke to everyone in charge at Borussia Dortmund. I just wanted everything to be clean and fast. It wasn’t a decision against BVB, it was simply because Real are simply the best club.
+++ Why is today your most important day? +++
Hello first, I am happy to be here and I hope we will have a good relationship in the years to come. Today is my most important day because not everyone is given this opportunity.
+++ Here we go +++
Jude Bellingham has arrived in the press room.
+++ press conference follows +++
Pérez and Bellingham again hold up the new shirt with the number five, the €103m newcomer is about to turn towards the press room, where the media round will begin shortly.
+++ Bellingham enters the stage +++
“Hola todos, hola madridistas,” Bellingham begins in Spanish. He then continues in English: “Thank you to everyone in the room and on the web watching today. Thank you to Borussia Dortmund and Birmingham City for being with me on my journey. Thank you to the President and my family for the support and I’m looking forward to everything that’s to come. Hala, Madrid!”
+++ Speech by Real boss Pérez +++
Pérez: “Jude Bellingham, his parents Denise and Mark, his brother Jobe, dear Real Madrid members, dear fans and icons of the club: Today is a big day for Real Madrid. We always say: our success is based on our players know the importance of this shirt. That’s why we’re so happy to welcome a player today who has made an active choice to join our club. We warmly welcome Jude Bellingham to our club.”
“Dear Jew, we are very happy that you have chosen Real Madrid. I am sure that like all Real Madrid fans you dream of winning big titles like the Champions League together. In the last ten years we have won the Champions League five times We await you with open arms, you will have all the support you need We also say hello to your parents and brother Jobe – a family who have given you advice and support in your decision to join Real Madrid is.”
“In the Bundesliga you have shown in recent years what outstanding talent you have. You were named the best player of the past season, wore the captain’s armband at Borussia Dortmund and won the cup at a young age. Dear Jew, a big one begins today Chapter. Never forget that with this logo no challenge is too big.”
+++ The performance of Jude Bellingham begins +++
The hall is filled to the last seat, Real President Florentino Pérez and Jude Bellingham enter the room. The official launch begins with a highlight video featuring the best scenes from Bellingham’s fledgling career.
+++ It’s the 5! +++
The secret is out: for the next six years, Jude Bellingham will wear the historic number 5 once worn by Zinédine Zidane. The ex-BVB professional is just holding up his new jersey together with club president Florentino Pérez. Then the first pictures are taken in front of the bulging trophy cabinet of the royal team. The official presentation will start soon, followed by a press conference.
+++ What number does Bellingham get? +++
Many Real Madrid fans online have long wondered which number the new signing will use in the future. One thing is clear: Antonio Rüdiger grabbed his favorite number 22 last summer. The legendary 5 that Zinedine Zidane once wore is also taken. Will Los Blancos change their jersey numbers for the upcoming season or will he get one of the ones not yet assigned?
+++ Medical check passed in Madrid +++
A few minutes before the official presentation, Real Madrid announce that Jude Bellingham has also passed the mandatory medical check. Numerous fans of the royals had already gathered in front of the La Moraleja University Hospital in the morning to welcome the newcomer. The anticipation of the 19-year-old is huge.
+++ BVB fans wish Bellingham all the best +++
The Dortmund fans said goodbye to Jude Bellingham with mixed feelings. “May he become a world footballer at Real Madrid,” it says, among other things, in the network reactions. Here is the slide show.
+++ Bellingham says goodbye to BVB +++
Jude Bellingham looks back on his time at BVB with great gratitude. “Thank you to everyone at BVB and to the fans for everything over the past three years. It was an honor to wear your jersey so often, in big and small moments. Even though I’m looking forward to my next goal, I will Never forget the trip there. Once Borusse, always Borusse. All the best for the future. Heja BVB!”, the 20-year-old said in the club’s announcement. He signed a contract with Los Blancos until 2029.
+++ Real Madrid puts together a mega package +++
For months, the Spanish runners-up was considered the hottest contender for the coveted midfielder, in whom numerous clubs from England had also expressed an interest. Real Madrid finally agreed with the BVB bosses to pay a transfer fee in the three-digit million range: the black and yellow receive 103 million euros as a basic amount, and the sum can also increase to a total of 134 million euros through bonus payments.
Jude Bellingham is the second most expensive departure in BVB club history after Ousmane Dembélé.
+++ BVB looks back on time with Jude Bellingham +++
“We thank Jude for three years of passion for Borussia Dortmund. It was a fantastic time together,” said managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke in a club statement after the change was announced. In addition, the BVB boss addressed his colleagues from Real Madrid, with whom he had repeatedly arranged transfer deals in recent years: “Our thanks also go to Real Madrid for the always fair and constructive discussions.”