Jude Bellingham transfer decision confirmed after contract talks

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Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer

Jude Bellingham is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract at Real Madrid following tentative transfer rumours over the summer.

The England international, 23, has three years remaining on his current deal with Los Blancos and it’s understood that talks over fresh terms have been ongoing for several weeks, with the Spanish giants confident of finalising an agreement.

Several Premier League clubs were reportedly monitoring his situation this summer, but he is settled in Madrid and having established himself as a key player under new boss Jose Mourinho, Bellingham is now closing in on a lucrative new deal at the Bernabeu.

That is according to transfer reporter Nicolo Schira, who posted on X: “Jude Bellingham is one step away to extend his contract with Real Madrid until 2032.”

Rumours indicate that Bellingham will be rewarded with a lucrative new salary that will match the earnings of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, who are currently the highest-paid players at Real Madrid, and there is significant optimism that a deal will officially be struck soon.

Bellingham, who shone for England at the 2026 World Cup, has scored three goals and provided three assists in six La Liga appearances so far this season, and he is now the third-most valuable player in world football, behind Manchester City centre forward Erling Haaland and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal.

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While Bellingham is set to sign a new contract at Real Madrid, there are several Los Blancos stars who face uncertain futures ahead of 2027, including Brazil striker Endrick.

The teenager has played a mere four minutes of action so far this season, after missing the first four matches of the campaign through injury, and he has been widely tipped to leave the club in January.

Endrick was expected to play a key role for Real Madrid following an impressive loan spell at Lyon last season and the sale of Gonzalo Garcia to Fulham, but he has been usurped in the pecking order by summer signing Carlos Espi.

As a result, his camp are exploring a potential exit and it’s reported that a meeting will be scheduled before the winter window to determine whether he will be allowed to leave Real Madrid.

Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, are keeping tabs on Endrick’s situation, with the Brazilian set to receive a host of transfer offers if Real Madrid become amenable to a departure in 2027.