Real Madrid has officially acquired 19-year-old English midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, hailing him as an exceptional talent. Bellingham, a highly coveted player, chose Real Madrid over other prominent clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain. He signed a six-year contract with the 14-time European champions.

Bellingham expressed gratitude to Borussia Dortmund and its fans for his three-year tenure, acknowledging the honor of representing the club. While enthusiastic about joining Real Madrid, he emphasized his appreciation for his journey with Dortmund.

Although the exact transfer fee remains undisclosed by Real Madrid, Dortmund's statement to the stock exchange indicated a potential value exceeding $139 million, comprising a fixed fee of $110 million and variables exceeding $32 million over six seasons. This makes Bellingham the second most expensive sale by a German club, trailing Ousmane Dembélé's $173 million transfer from Dortmund to Barcelona in 2017.

Bellingham's acquisition is a significant move for Real Madrid after losing the Champions League and Spanish league titles last season. He joins recent midfield signings Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni, signifying the club's strategy to revitalize its midfield as Luka Modric (37) and Toni Kroos (33) near the end of their careers. Casemiro's departure to Manchester United last summer further necessitates this midfield rejuvenation.

Real Madrid is currently in a transitional phase and actively seeks a new striker following Karim Benzema's move to Al-Ittihad. With the departures of Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio, and Mariano Díaz, and Kylian Mbappé's decision not to extend his contract with PSG, Real Madrid is exploring potential striker options, including Tottenham's Harry Kane. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has emphasized the need for a striker who can score goals and effectively collaborate with the team.