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Real Madrid progressing on superstar midfielder’s renewal, agreement imminent
Real Madrid’s relatively rough start to the new season has had few silver linings, and Jude Bellingham has been one of them.
After a stellar World Cup campaign, the English midfielder has continued the same run of form with the club and has led the attacking midfield with serious intent. His numbers, needless to say, do all the talking.
Set for a renewal
Over the past month, word has broken out that Los Blancos are already considering handing the player a contract renewal, especially given his quality and consistency on the field.
As reported by Matteo Moretto on Radio MARCA now, Bellingham is set to renew his contract with Real Madrid as early as in the coming weeks.
The two parties have been in talks over the said extension for a long time now, and there appears to be a provisional agreement in place between them over the final terms of his deal.
Needless to say, the club are seriously working on the objective, and the final agreement between them can be reached soon.
Avoiding a risk
Bellingham’s current deal with Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2029, and there is indeed no rush to hurry the midfield star’s renewal.
Part of the reason the club are pushing for it early, needless to say, is their recent experience with Vinicius Jr.
In the recently concluded summer transfer window, Los Blancos struggled to pull off the Brazilian star’s contract renewal given that he had entered the final six months of his deal. Vinicius put his foot down and insisted on better terms, and the club did not have much negotiating leeway.
Given how big an icon Bellingham has grown into, it is thus in the club’s best interest to seal the renewal talks at the earliest.
So far this season, the English midfielder has already made seven league appearances and six starts for Real Madrid and also averages 2.4 key passes per game.
He also has three goals and two assists in the competition at the moment and is the team’s de facto starter in the attacking midfield, and has a strong claim as Real Madrid’s best player of the season.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
