Jude Bellingham has been lauded as a future captain of Real Madrid by Spanish media outlet AS, praising his leadership and all-action performances.
The 21-year-old midfielder joined from Borussia Dortmund for £113 million in 2023 and enjoyed a stellar debut season, leading Madrid to La Liga and Champions League titles while scoring 23 goals.
Though he started this season slowly, Bellingham has rediscovered his form, netting six goals in his last six appearances.
AS highlights Bellingham’s leadership, citing his decision to take the first penalty in a 2-0 win over Getafe, allowing Kylian Mbappé to take the second.
His relentless work rate is evident, as he has covered more distance than any of his teammates in the Champions League this season.
Bellingham’s leadership extends to his interactions with teammates, such as his encouragement of Arda Güler during a 3-0 win at Girona.
Real Madrid considers Bellingham a “strategic signing” and crucial to the team’s success.
His recent goal in a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atalanta further demonstrated his importance, as he scored after a dazzling individual effort.
In a post-match interview, Bellingham reflected on his form, noting that while he was frustrated early on, his focus remains on scoring and influencing games, aiming to be as valuable as possible to the team.
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