Real Madrid officially signs Jude Bellingham, calling him one of the 'biggest talents in world football'

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Describing him as one of the "biggest talents in world football" Real Madrid on Wednesday confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.

At 19, Bellingham had already established himself among the most sought-after players in soccer, with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain among his admirers.

But he has chosen to join 14-time European champion Madrid on a six-year contract.

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Jude Bellingham of dortmund celebrates scoring the 2:0 goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Moenchengladbach at SignaI Iduna Park on May 13, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.  (Mika Volkmann/Getty Images)

″Thank you everyone associated with BVB and the fans for everything over the last three years," Bellingham said in a statement on Dortmund's website. "It was an honor to wear your jersey so many times whether it was in the high or low moments.

"While I’m happy about my next destination I will never forget the journey I went on to get there.″

Madrid did not confirm the transfer fee, but Dortmund said in a statement to the stock exchange last week that it could reach more than $139 million.

The German club said the fixed fee was $110 million, plus variables that could reach more than $32 million over the next six seasons.

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Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund scores his teams second goal through a penalty during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Signal Iduna Park on May 13, 2023 in Dortmund,