In 2020, Jude Bellingham faced a career-defining choice: Manchester United or Borussia Dortmund.
Despite just one season at Birmingham, the teenage sensation drew Europe’s attention. United, eager to secure his talents, invited Bellingham and his family to their training grounds for discussions with Sir Alex Ferguson.
However, the Bellingham family believed Germany’s Dortmund offered a faster route to success for their son, thanks to the Bundesliga’s reputation for nurturing young talent.
Bryan Robson, who was part of Bellingham’s Manchester tour, praised his maturity developed in Germany, saying, “The maturity and discipline… equipped him for a move to a club as huge as Real Madrid.”
Dortmund had previously benefited English talent like Jadon Sancho, who later returned to England with United. Bellingham experienced more consistent game time in Dortmund compared to United’s cautious approach with young talents like Amad and Facundo Pellistri.
Interestingly, Bellingham’s choice wasn’t driven by money, as he turned down a higher salary offer from United, a move Birmingham’s former CEO found unusual. Today, he thrives at Real Madrid and has already made a historic impact, becoming the first Los Blancos player since Cristiano Ronaldo to score in his first four games.
Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham
This season he played in total 4 times for 351 minutes for La Liga.
Jude Bellingham scored 4 goals for Real Madrid. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in La Liga. In the last match Real Madrid won 2-1 against Getafe. The next match in La Liga will be against Real Sociedad.
Real Madrid performance and stats
Real Madrid is currently 1st in the La Liga with 12 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 8 goals and conceding 2.
Real Madrid will play the next match in La Liga against Real Sociedad on Sunday 17th of September in Madrid. The prediction is Real Madrid winning the match.