Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have finally struck an agreement on the transfer of Jude Bellingham with Los Blancos expected to pay a fee in excess of €100m.
Real Madrid agree deal for Bellingham
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the fee would be among the highest transfer fees either received or paid out by both clubs with Real Madri now eager to have the medicals done as quickly as possible.
🚨 EXCL: Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jude Bellingham. Fee in excess of €100m - among biggest deals in both clubs’ histories. 19yo set to have medical in coming days before completing move @TheAthleticFC #RMFC #BVB https://t.co/usrZ7gmF3N
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 7, 2023
The Dortmund midfielder had been linked with a host of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester City. While the 19-year-old admired Jurgen Klopp's side, the deal was too expensive for the Reds who walked away.
More on Bellingham's Real Madrid move
Bellingham will arrive at the Bernabeu as part of Real's rebuild which has seen the likes of Karim Benzema, Mariano Diaz, and Eden Hazard all depart with more expected to follow.