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Real's history, not money, motivation for move, says Bellingham

MADRID : Jude Bellingham's decision to join Real Madrid was not driven by money but by a desire to contribute to the Spanish side's rich footballing history, the England international said on Thursday.

Bellingham paying ‘homage’ to Zidane with Madrid No 5 shirt

MADRID: New Real Madrid signing Jude Bellingham said he wanted to pay homage to club great Zinedine Zidane by wearing his number five shirt, at his presentation on Thursday in the Spanish capital. The England international, 19, sealed his move to Madrid from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday for 103 million euros ($112 million) plus up to 30 percent more in bonuses, on a six-year contract.

Jude Bellingham: 'Indifference' in Real Madrid to blockbuster signing, 'sadness' at Borussia Dortmund

Eurosport experts Adrian Garcia and Florian Bogner gave contrasting views on Real Madrid's blockbuster signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old England international was one of the most in-demand names of the summer, but Spanish giants Real acted quickly to spend £88 million on the player, in a deal that could eventually be worth £114m.

‘A top player’ – Toni Kroos welcomes Jude Bellingham’s arrival at Real Madrid but issues Eden Hazard warning

Toni Kroos has welcomed the arrival of Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid, but stressed the midfielder will have a point to prove with his hefty price tag of €103 million (£88m). Bellingham’s move from Borussia Dortmund was confirmed on Wednesday, and the Germany international has been impressed by the 19-year-old’s progress to date. Ad However, the 2014 World Cup winner also alluded to Eden Hazard’s ill-fated four years at the Bernabeu after he made a big-money move from Chelsea in 2019 and struggled to impress in Madrid.