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Real Madrid open official talks with Dortmund for Bellingham, could close deal quickly
In a major update, German news outlet BILD is reporting that Real Madrid have opened official talks with Borussia Dortmund for the signing of Jude Bellingham. The report states that the operation could now be completed very quickly for a fee of little over €100 million plus add-ons.
It was recently reported that Real Madrid CEO Jose Angel Sanchez was set to travel to Dortmund to initiate discussions with the Bundesliga outfit over the signing of the 19-year-old midfield wonderkid.
BILD states that official talks have opened between the two teams and Sanchez plans on making the trip sometime this week to finalise the operation at the earliest possible.
In fact, it is further claimed that a delegation from the Spanish capital outfit will be in Dortmund tonight itself when the team will be in action against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg.
It is reported that Real Madrid wish to finalise and announce the signing of Bellingham quickly if they were to get eliminated from the Champions League tonight as a way of dealing with the setback.
As such, an agreement over personal terms with Bellingham is already in place and the only thing pending is the two clubs agreeing a transfer fee.
The report suggests that the deal could be finalised for a fixed fee of just a little over €100 million, plus add-ons and bonuses.
Things could move quickly in the Merengues’ pursuit of Bellingham as they look to close the signing of the England international and make him their next marquee signing.
Reports suggest that Real Madrid are also scheming to add Kylian Mbappe and Alphonso Davies to their ranks this summer itself, although it looks unlikely that they would be able to splash the cash on the PSG and Bayern Munich stars after the enormous layout to sign Bellingham.
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Real Madrid believe recent events vs Villarreal and Roma were necessary to unite dressing room
As is the case always, there is a lot of noise surrounding Real Madrid. The Merengues continue to wage war against FC Barcelona over the Negreira case while continuing to battle the refereeing system in La Liga.
Performances on the pitch have not met the level of expectations and there is constant scrutiny on the team and the club as a whole.
Not a coincidence
Now, according to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid do not view recent events as isolated incidents. At Valdebebas, the club’s leadership believes that what has happened since the start of La Liga points to something more than a series of coincidences.
In their view, the events suggest a deliberate pattern, with the four-match suspension handed to Vinícius Jr. on Wednesday representing the culmination of what they perceive as a series of provocations.
Relations between Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have been strained for some time, but club officials believe the latest developments go further than previous disagreements.
Their view is that what has happened “has not been accidental”, although this is a reflection of the club’s position rather than an established fact.
Vinicius suspension intensifies the dispute
Real Madrid see the four-match ban imposed on Vinicius as a provocation, both because of its length and, above all, because of the timing of its announcement. The decision was communicated less than two hours before kick-off against Roma.
The RFEF’s disciplinary decisions are usually published in the early afternoon. However, the complexity of the Vinicius case coupled with some other events delayed the publication of all the rulings, not just the one concerning the Brazilian’s red card.
Nevertheless, the timing has reinforced Real Madrid’s existing concerns about their relationship with the governing body.
Mourinho becomes the club’s public voice
The latest disagreement comes after tentative efforts to open a dialogue, which have so far failed to produce meaningful progress. Relations between the two sides appear more distant than ever.
One significant difference this time is that Jose Mourinho has become the principal spokesperson for Real Madrid’s position. The Portuguese coach is prepared to communicate the club’s views directly and without diplomatic restraint.
Mourinho represents the club’s thinking and shares its concerns. His personality and direct communication style align with the message Real Madrid want to convey.
Comeback in Rome could prove a turning point
Despite the growing tension off the pitch, Real Madrid believe their recent performances could have a positive impact within the squad.
The club consider the events of Saturday and the comeback against Roma on Wednesday to have been particularly important.
There is a strong belief at Valdebebas that the team needed moments of adversity and a comeback of that magnitude to achieve greater unity within the dressing room.
The Champions League battle in Rome is therefore viewed as more than just another result. Internally, the conviction is that the experience could help strengthen the team’s collective spirit and bring the players together at a crucial stage of the season.
