Why Jude Bellingham Chose Real Madrid Over Premier League Clubs
Jude Bellingham has completed his move to Real Madrid this summer, with the Spanish side agreeing a €133.9 million (£114.5m) deal with Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old had been courted by Manchester City and Liverpool, but Bellingham insists he could not refuse the chance to join the Spanish giants.
Real Madrid’s Win Against Liverpool in Champions League Final
Bellingham revealed that Real Madrid’s win against Liverpool in last year’s Champions League final was a ‘big factor’ behind his decision to move to the Spanish club. He said, “Watching them win the Champions League, I was at the final when they beat Liverpool, that was another huge factor, but there are a load of things really that go into making the decision to join this club.”
Secret Meeting with Madrid’s Recruitment Team
Bellingham also revealed that a secret meeting with Madrid’s recruitment team was the moment he knew he was heading for La Liga. He said, “I think the exact moment is hard to say, I had the meeting where they came to my house and I was sold, to be honest, but I can’t remember when that was. That was the moment when, for me, it was definite.”
Money Not a Factor in Decision
Bellingham also said money was not a factor in his decision to join Madrid. He said, “For a start, money is not a thing for me. I don’t think about money at all when I make these kind of decisions, I never have and I never will, I play the game purely out of love.”
Wanting to be Out of His Comfort Zone
The 19-year-old also said he was eager to be out of his comfort zone, which is why he turned down the chance to play in the Premier League. He said, “Of course, at the World Cup and at the national team camps it’s hard, all of them are wanting me to come back to England and play for their teams, which I really appreciate. But I like the idea of this being out of my comfort zone, if you like. Maybe it would be an easier option to go back to England, my native country, and live there and play in the Premier League. But I couldn’t turn down Real Madrid, really. The club is so big, it just felt like the right move for me.”
Conclusion
Jude Bellingham has now completed his move to Real Madrid and is adamant that Madrid was his preferred destination once they registered their interest. He said he could not refuse the chance to join the Spanish giants and revealed that Real Madrid’s win against Liverpool in last year’s Champions League final was a ‘big factor’ behind his decision. Bellingham also said he was eager to be out of his comfort zone, which is why he turned down the chance to play in the Premier League.