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Explained: Why ‘throwback’ Jude Bellingham was always going to be a Real Madrid 'Galactico' as James Maddison talks up ‘scary’ talent of England team-mate

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The 20-year-old midfielder completed a €103 million (£88m/$112m) transfer to Santiago Bernabeu during the summer window of 2023. Big things were expected of him in Spain, but Bellingham has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-reveals-one-area-disappointing-carlo-ancelotti-breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-records-real-madrid/blt190841d4269e26ec" target="_blank">exceeded all expectations</a>. He is already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid-103m-staggering-new-club-record-14th-goal-cadiz/bltfda3c2379244a56d" target="_blank">breaking records previously posted by Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, with 15 goals recorded through just 17 appearances.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Maddison, who has worked alongside Bellingham in the Three Lions camp, has told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYiEw0y1TLk " target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a> of why the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/what-did-he-win-2023-real-madrid-jude-bellingham-golden-boy-questioned-barcelona-legend-mix-michael-laudrup-kaka-paul-pogba/bltaf5e934d07cefa23" target="_blank">2023 Golden Boy winner</a> was destined to shine as a Real Madrid ‘Galactico’: “I think I’m his biggest fan. He just loves footy. He’s a Midlands boy. It’s scary to think how young he is. He’s a throwback. He’s a top player and is going to get better and better. I just had no doubt (that he’d succeed), because of his mentality. He’s got a 30-year-old mentality of a Premier League veteran who’s played 600 league games.. the way he carries himself and the way he speaks, it’s of the highest order.”

WHAT MADDISON SAID ABOUT BELLINGHAM

Maddison is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/tottenham-player-ratings-vs-fulham-player-ratings-james-maddison/bltfbc13bd1127ca163" target="_blank">competing for minutes with Bellingham in Gareth Southgate’s England plans</a>, with the Three Lions blessed with an abundance of creative midfield talents at present. Both men will be hoping to form part of a star-studded squad at next summer’s European Championship in Germany.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

For now, Maddison is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/tottenham-premier-league-title-chances-smoke-james-maddison-miss-extended-period-ankle-injury/blt00c98075200efdf1" target="_blank">working his way back from a serious ankle injury</a> at Tottenham – which could keep him out until the spring of 2024 – while <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-how-nfl-import-allowing-jude-bellingham-play-injury-real-madrid-smash-records-cristiano-ronaldo/bltd13739c31ea609e1" target="_blank">Bellingham is managing a shoulder complaint at Real Madrid</a> that may require surgery at some stage.Prime Video is broadcasting 20 Premier League fixtures this season, including a full round of fixtures in December, featuring matches such as Luton vs Arsenal, Spurs vs West Ham, Manchester United vs Chelsea and Aston Villa vs Manchester City – plus every Boxing Day match.

WHAT NEXT FOR MADDISON & BELLINGHAM?

Explained: Why ‘throwback’ Jude Bellingham was always going to be a Real Madrid 'Galactico' as James Maddison talks up ‘scary’ talent of England team-mate | Goal.com Kenya

Jude Bellingham was always going to star at Real Madrid as he is a “throwback” talent with “scary” ability, says England team-mate James Maddison.

Explained: Why ‘throwback’ Jude Bellingham was always going to be a Real Madrid &apos;Galactico&apos; as James Maddison talks up ‘scary’ talent of England team-mate