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Real Madrid summer signing will not occupy the non-EU slot this season – report
While it has been confirmed that Jude Bellingham has officially been registered in La Liga, a report from Jose Felix Diaz via MARCA has emerged that the 20-year-old midfielder will not occupy the non-EU slot within the team.
The journalist writes that the midfielder will receive an Irish passport and right now, Real Madrid are only waiting for the Irish embassy to issue the needed documentation.
This is just a regular procedure, one more formality per se, to make sure Bellingham does not occupy the non-EU slot.
Why the hustle?
According to La Liga’s regulations, the Spanish teams are allowed five non-EU players in the team.
Furthermore, out of those five, only three non-EU players can be named in each matchday squad.
For those who are unaware, the term non-EU refers to those whose country of citizenship is outside of the European Union.
Interestingly enough, it is quite possible for non-EU players to get the citizenships of an EU country if they satisfy the necessary needs.
It is only after this that Madrid are trying to get Bellingham an Irish citizenship so that the dual nature of his passport does not pose a problem.
Has it happened before?
Yes — Real Madrid have adopted a similar route in the past.
Since Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao are all part of the starting XI, the team from the capital city was finding it hard to comply with the rule.
Last year, though, the Brazilian trio received Spanish citizenships which freed up the non-EU space within the team.
Furthermore, even Federico Valverde has now claimed Spanish citizenship.
The bigger picture is, once Real Madrid complete the necessary documentation and Bellingham receives the Irish passport, the England international will no longer have to get registered as a non-EU player.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
