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Fabrizio Romano provides big Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid update
Carlo Garganese
- Updated: 16 May 2023 10:43 BST
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Fabrizio Romano has provided an important update on Jude Bellingham’s transfer to Real Madrid.
Romano says that Madrid are preparing an official offer to Borussia Dortmund for the England midfielder.
The bid which will be sent to Dortmund will include add-ons but Madrid are waiting for the Bundesliga title race to resolve itself before sending the offer.
Dortmund are currently one point behind Bayern Munich with two games remaining.
Personal terms have already been agreed between Bellingham and Madrid, who are now widely expected to complete the transfer.
Real Madrid are already preparing the official bid for Jude Bellingham. After personal terms agreed on long term deal 2 weeks ago, proposal will be sent to BVB and it will include add-ons. ⚪️✨
Timing also depends on Bundesliga title race; Real will be respectful with Dortmund. pic.twitter.com/8jXjFoEt2b— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 16, 2023
Marca reports that Real Madrid will pay €100-120 million for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
Madrid emerged as the overwhelming favourites to sign Bellingham in recent weeks, moving ahead of Liverpool, Chelsea and other interested parties.
Liverpool had been considered as favourites earlier on in the season for the Borussia Dortmund star due to their excellent relationship with the player and his family.
But Madrid then moved ahead in the race and made him their number one midfield target for 2023.
🚨⚪️ Real Madrid are close to complete deal to sign Jude Bellingham, confirmed. Negotiations are progressing to the final stages.
Personal terms are almost agreed — Juni Calafat, crucial again.
New meeting has been scheduled to complete the agremeent with Borussia Dortmund. pic.twitter.com/EZO76bXiHk— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 3, 2023
Madrid are in the process of renewing their legendary midfield, with Casemiro joining Man Utd last summer and both Luka Modric and Toni Kroos seeing their contracts expire at the end of the season.
Bellingham was one of the young stars of the 2022 World Cup, scoring one, assisting one and being arguably England’s best player as they reached the quarter-finals.
Dortmund were always expected to sell their star man this summer, having decided against losing him in 2022 during the same window that they lost Erling Haaland to Man City for €60m.
