Jude Bellingham has become a crucial player for Real Madrid in an incredible first 18 months in Spain.
Bellingham was named La Liga Player of the Season in his first 2023/24 campaign with an incredible 19 goals scored from midfield.
That figure expanded to 23 in all competitions as Bellingham sealed an eye-catching double in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season.
The England star has continued his good form, with nine goals scored so far in 2024/25, and the club’s commitment to him seems fully justified.
Real Madrid’s move for Bellingham came under scrutiny in 2023 as they paid Borussia Dortmund €103 million to sign him, as part of a major investment in his expected impact.
The deal has worked for all parties and former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke has highlighted how that ruthless policy no longer applies at Old Trafford.
“You have to go bankrupt for a great player like Real Madrid does. “Bellingham would be a perfect player for United, but I am sure he wants to stay in Madrid for a few more years,” Diario AS quotes.
“United would have to pay around €180m to have the chance to sign Bellingham and that won’t happen.”
Bellingham has a contract in Madrid until 2029 and United would have to pay at least the figure suggested by Yorke to encourage a sale.