Real Madrid and Bellingham Agree on New Contract Through 2031
Real Madrid and footballer Jude Bellingham have agreed a new contract running until 30 June 2031. The original deal had been signed through 2029.
Spanish football club Real Madrid and player Jude Bellingham have agreed a new contract that will run until 30 June 2031. The deal keeps the footballer, who plays in Spain's top-flight domestic league, tied to the club for longer than before.
How it began
Bellingham moved to Madrid in the summer of 2023, when Real bought him from Germany's Borussia Dortmund. His original contract was signed through 2029, so the new agreement extends it by two years.
Why the contract changed
Talks on a new arrangement began at the end of last season. Real sees Bellingham as a leader not only on the pitch but also in the dressing room, and the new contract therefore includes better terms than the previous one. The specific details of the deal are not given in the source.
Form this season
In eight Spanish league matches, Bellingham has scored three goals and provided two assists. Real Madrid currently sit fourth in the standings, six points behind leaders Barcelona.
