Revealed: Jude Bellingham sacks personal chef at Real Madrid after being left 'unimpressed' by his food preparation - despite prolific start to life at Santiago Bernabeu

The English midfielder might be enjoying life on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabeu right now, but he still has some complaints when it comes to the food he is be given off it.

According to Relevo, Bellingham has shown the door to Alberto Mastromatteo, the personal chef appointed to him by the club, who previously managed the diet of Karim Benzema in the Spanish capital.

Following an extensive discussion with his mother, Bellingham decided to sack Mastromatteo as he was left "unimpressed" with the preparations of the chef. Now, the 20-year-old midfielder is actively seeking a replacement chef to manage his dietary requirements.

Bellingham flew to England during the Christmas break and was spotted checking on his younger brother, Jobe, when he was in action against Coventry City at the Stadium of Light with Sunderland, and also made it to the stands at Hull City on Boxing Day as the Black Cats came out on top with a 1-0 win. Before flying back to Spain, he also tried his hand at cricket and darts as 16-year-old sensation Luke Littler grips the UK.

Bellingham has returned to Madrid and is gearing up to add to his tally of 22 goal contributions in 21 appearances for Madrid across competition when Los Blancos host Mallorca on Wednesday. Real currently sit top of the La Liga table on goal difference ahead of surprise package Girona.