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European giants want to keep Real Madrid target for another season: “Will do all we can”
Speaking in an interview, Borussia Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl has confirmed that the club intends to keep hold of Real Madrid transfer target Jude Bellingham for at least one more season.
The 19-year-old England international is one of the most in-demand players heading into the summer transfer window. Real Madrid are one of his most ardent suitors and even held a meeting with his father earlier this week to discuss a transfer.
Meanwhile, clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City are also pushing to sign the teenage sensation who has been a revelation since leaving Birmingham City for Dortmund back in 2020.
While the interest in the youngster may be peaking big time, the German giants still harbour hopes of keeping hold of their midfield gem for one more year.
Speaking to Carrie Brown (h/t Fabrizio Romano), Kehl said: “We will do all we can to keep Bellingham at BVB for one more season.”
Reports had suggested that Dortmund intend to make a new contract offer to Bellingham. As per the details, the 19-year-old would he handed a massive €15 million per year deal, which would make him the highest-earner at the club.
However, the Italian transfer expert mentions that it will be difficult for Dortmund to do so, as clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool keep pushing to sign him up in the summer transfer window.
Bellingham, for his part, is yet to make a decision on his future and it remains to be seen whether he is tempted by the prospect of staying at Dortmund for one more year or leaves Signal Iduna Park in favour of a new challenge.
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
