Real Madrid are moving towards an agreement with Jude Bellingham over a new contract, with the expectation that fresh terms could be finalised in the coming weeks. According to Fichajes, citing Matteo Moretto, the Spanish giants are advancing discussions that would further secure the England international’s long-term future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For Manchester City, who were linked with Bellingham during the summer, this shapes up as another clear indication that the midfielder remains central to Real Madrid’s planning. While interest from elite Premier League clubs has hovered in the background for some time, the latest development suggests Madrid are once again acting early to remove uncertainty around one of their most important players.
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Real Madrid pushing Bellingham renewal
Bellingham’s current deal already runs until 2029, following his 2023 move from Borussia Dortmund. Even so, Madrid appear keen to strengthen that position further. The proposed extension is understood to be under discussion through to either 2030 or 2031, with improved financial terms also part of the package.
No official figure has been disclosed, and that is often the case at this stage of negotiations, but the direction of travel is clear. Madrid want Bellingham tied down on terms that reflect both his status in the squad and his value to the club over the coming years. With talks said to be progressing well, there is growing confidence an agreement will be reached soon.
Man City transfer hopes fading fast
City were mentioned among the clubs monitoring the situation earlier in the year, alongside Chelsea and Liverpool. From Madrid’s perspective, however, Bellingham was never readily available. This latest push on a renewal only underlines that stance.
The 23-year-old has become one of the defining figures in Madrid’s medium-term project. Across 140 appearances, he has scored 46 goals and helped the club collect five trophies in his first three seasons. Those…
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