Jude Bellingham | Signed for Madrid

[Rolaholic]

But he's mates with Trent and Henderson?

It's a meme right now

 

[Chief123]

Where's that City fan who was adamant he was going to them like he was ITK or something?

Just goes to show that they make sh1t up.
Pretty sure he'll be a City player next season.
Just saying.

You'll see.

Aged really well.

 

[bosskeano]

He wouldn't really bring control though? Doesn't strike me as that sort of player

seems like whenever i've seen him play, he's not afraid of getting on the ball even in the more tighter spaces to help in possession and the control part would actually come from the role casemiro plays. All that said, i don't think paying 100m for him is the best option given the need for a CF, RB, CM and possibly another wing player

 

[Rolaholic]

Tchouameni the weakest of the three, the other two are untouchable I’d expect, Camavinga is better than Bellingham imo

 

[LawCharltonBest]

Glazers will try to loan Kroos won't they

 

[GlasgowCeltic]

well that’s me told, don’t think he’s looked impressive so far though

 

[RoyH1]

I thought Spanish football was skint though?

Madrid isn't really representative for Spanish football though, is it? They're a marketing goliath with the most social media followers of any club in the world. They buy and sell players relatively shrewdly and have been sitting on a pile of money to buy Mbappé which I suppose will go towards Bellingham and a reserve striker of some sort.

 

[FreakyJim]

Time to sign Kroos and Modric for 120mil! Midfield sorted.

 

[croadyman]

Glazers will try to loan Kroos won't they

We get Caicedo/Lavia too I could live with that

 

[croadyman]

Time to sign Kroos and Modric for 120mil! Midfield sorted.

So we are paying £120m for Modric

 

[FreakyJim]

So we are paying £120m for Modric

What, you don't like that?

 

[El-Manos]

Spain bound I would say. I wonder which midfielder we are targeting though.

 

[saivet]

Hopefully one of Tchouamani, Valverde or Camavinga become available.

Don't see it happening. Kroos and Modric can't play all the time and Valverde and Camavinga can cover different positions. Tchouamani is probably the one in the weakest position but are they really going to sell him when they spent so much on him last year? I can't see it.

 

[Gandalf Greyhame]

When Madrid come calling, you go.

 

[bosnian_red]

Good move from them. They needed that most attacking midfielder for their future. Camavinga and Tchouameni are a brilliant pair but they're the deep pair, Tchouameni to sit and Camavinga to roam with the ball. Bellingham is the attacking 8. Valverde just plays wherever.

 

[I’m loving my life]

Leaves the way open for us to sign Mason Miunt

 

[Zoo]

Madrid surely won’t sign Gabri Veiga now.

 

[GledTheRed]

Presume Liverpool allowed Real to do this when they politely stepped aside the other week.

They'll take their Coutinho money elsewhere.

 

[WeePat]

well that’s me told, don’t think he’s looked impressive so far though

He started the season really well but yeah it hasn’t been a smooth season for him.

 

[top1whoisman]

Has anyone seen a credible source mention the fee?

 

[NotoriousISSY]

I really thought he'd come to the PL in some capacity sooner rather than later, but no one is saying no to Real Madrid.

But that midfield once Modric and Kroos call it a day already looks ridiculous.

 

[BluesJr]

I really thought he'd come to the PL in some capacity sooner rather than later, but no one is saying no to Real Madrid.

But that midfield once Modric and Kroos call it a day already looks ridiculous.

He’ll come to the PL when he’s stat padded his trophy haul a bit.

 

[Zoo]

Has anyone seen a credible source mention the fee?

Marca article says between €100-120m

 

[simonhch]

You hear that cliche about signing one or two players “sorting a position for a decade”, but Madrid have actually accomplished that with Tchouameni, Camavinga and Bellingham. I mean the dream was to sign one of those for our midfield. Imagine getting all three. fecking hell.

All three are highly technical, positionally astute, and physically robust.

 

[Rojofiam]

Wont he be like 26 at that time? Madrid usually sell to us us when the player is (approaching) 30.

I'm pretty sure Bellingham will play in the Premier League one day, and he might not want to do so only in the latter stages of his career.

 

[simonhch]

Marca article says between €100-120m

Apparently there is another 30-40m in agent fees on top.

 

[top1whoisman]

Marca article says between €100-120m

Cheers. Considering his age and quality as well as the fees Chelsea have paid for a couple of players, €100m would be a good deal for Real. €120m still decent, he's only 19.

 

[TheGame]

I thought Spanish football was skint though?

They'll just sell their stadium or training ground again for the 150th time.

 

[Chief123]

Marca article says between €100-120m

That’s a massive drop off in price if compared to if it was a premier league club buying. Talk was initially closer to £150m.

If 100-120m euro is the price, thats a lot cheaper than expected.

 

[croadyman]

What, you don't like that?

I think we are looking at younger midfield playmaker but certainly won't be De Jong who just messed us around

 

[Cassidy]

That’s a massive drop off in price if compared to if it was a premier league club buying. Talk was initially closer to £150m.

If 100-120m euro is the price, thats a lot cheaper than expected.

Chelsea is probably the only club stupid enough to offer £150m and he isn't going there.

 

[Massive Spanner]

I swear since they missed out on Neymar they've just been determined to get every young mega-talent out there.

 

[JJ12]

Just glad he didn't sign for a Prem rival.

I think Mac Allister and Caciedo will leave. One to us and one to Liverpool. With Arsenal potentially going back for Caciedo.

 

[croadyman]

Just glad he didn't sign for a Prem rival.

I think Mac Allister and Caciedo will leave. One to us and one to Liverpool. With Arsenal potentially going back for Caciedo.

Which of those two suits us better

 

[Based Adnan]

Modric, Kroos, Valverde, Camavinga, Tchouameni and Bellingham

Can't think of a team ever having such strong midfield options

 

[croadyman]

Modric, Kroos, Valverde, Camavinga, Tchouameni and Bellingham

Can't think of a team ever having such strong midfield options

Ridiculous level of depth

 

[Hammondo]

Not exactly much of a source, though I doubt hes going anywhere.

 

[FrankDrebin]

Great move for the guy.

 

[JJ12]

Which of those two suits us better

As individuals I prefer Caciedo.

The problem with that is I'm not sure how much control we'll have in midfield with Casemiro, Caciedo and Bruno. De Jong would've been absolutely perfect but that ship sailed long ago.

 

[Oranges038]

Right so that's Real Madrids midfield sorted for the next 10 years.

You have to admire how they just go for these young players knowing they'll be set in that position for about 10 years

Varane
Benzema
Marcelo
Ramon
Casemiro
Tchouameni
Camavinga
Militao

Doesn't always work out, you have players like Jovic, Odegaard etc. but generally they have been good at getting it right.

Another 3 or 4 CL titles incoming in the next 10 years.