Rookie Blancos took the number of the legendary Zidane
Real newcomer Jude Bellingham decided on the game number. The 19-year-old midfielder will play for the Madrid team under number 5.
In Borussia, Dortmund Bellingham wore number 22. At Real Madrid, this number belongs to defender Antonio Rüdiger.
In the 2022/23 season, defender Jesús Vallejo played under the 5th number at Real Madrid. Now the Spaniard has received the number 24.
Bellingham signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid. The Blancos were reported to have paid Borussia Dortmund €103 million to sign Judah. Bonuses are also provided – 30% of the transfer amount.
Bellingham had 14 goals and 7 assists in 42 games for the Bumblebees last season in all competitions. The Englishman was named the best player of the season in the Bundesliga.
Real Madrid finished second in La Liga, losing the league title to Barcelona. In the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti’s team reached the semi-finals.
Source: Sportarena
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