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Real Madrid superstar’s impending renewal will take him on same salary as Vinicius – report
Real Madrid have started discussions over a new contract for Jude Bellingham, with journalist Jorge Picon reporting that the club intends to place the midfielder on the same salary level as Vinicius Jr.
Bellingham is already tied to Madrid until 2029, having signed a six-year agreement when he arrived from Borussia Dortmund. But the club has no intention of simply waiting for that deal to run down.
Real Madrid regard the England international as central to their long-term plans and are now working to secure his position within a new salary structure.
Real Madrid want to protect Bellingham’s future
As reported before, Bellingham’s representatives are already in talks with the club.
One reason for the urgency is growing interest from the Premier League, with Real Madrid keen to protect themselves should an approach materialise in 2027.
The situation is not being treated as a sign that Bellingham wants to leave. Quite the opposite.
Real Madrid consider him an important part of the project and believe Jose Mourinho can help take the midfielder to another level after a difficult previous campaign.
The club’s intention is therefore to strengthen a relationship that already has years remaining on paper, and the salary will be an important part of that process.
Bellingham to join Madrid’s highest-paid stars
Vinicius currently sits at the top of Madrid’s wage structure alongside Kylian Mbappe. The Brazilian’s reported renewal took his salary to €48 million per season, putting him on a level with the French forward.
Notably, the club has created room for that kind of investment by reducing their wage commitments following the departures of players including David Alaba, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal.
Bellingham is now the next major case to address.
The club does not want its most important young players operating on an outdated salary scale while others have moved into the top bracket.
The plan, according to Picon, is for Bellingham to receive a salary comparable to Vinicius.
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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.
