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Jude Bellingham reveals one area he is ‘disappointing’ Carlo Ancelotti after breaking Cristiano Ronaldo records at Real Madrid

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The England international midfielder has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jude-bellingham-above-real-madrid-legends-zinedine-zidane-luis-figo-blancos-champions-league-all-time-greats/blt075f273883d02cc0" target="_blank">made a stunning impact in Spanish football</a> on the back of his €103 million (£88m/$112m) transfer to Santiago Bernabeu from Borussia Dortmund. The talented 20-year-old, who has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/what-did-he-win-2023-real-madrid-jude-bellingham-golden-boy-questioned-barcelona-legend-mix-michael-laudrup-kaka-paul-pogba/bltaf5e934d07cefa23" target="_blank">won the prestigious Golden Boy award for 2023</a>, has netted 15 goals through 17 appearances this season – allowing him to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jude-bellingham-cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid-103m-staggering-new-club-record-14th-goal-cadiz/bltfda3c2379244a56d" target="_blank">better the exploits of Blancos legend Cristiano Ronaldo</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bellingham has told <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/golden-boy/2023/12/04-118236257/bellingham_esclusivo_golden_boy_solo_l_inizio_ancelotti_deluso_vuole_ " target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> of how Ancelotti is bringing the best out of him, while <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jude-bellingham-names-real-madrid-team-mates-teaching-bad-words-spanish-lessons-103m-transfer/blt031e6883f0addae2" target="_blank">demanding even more on and off the pitch</a>: “I’ve had a ferocious commitment to improving myself with hard work, but the credit goes to coach Ancelotti who has found the right position for me, giving me more freedom, so I’m flying now. However, I know I am disappointing him in one aspect.”Asked to reveal what that aspect is, Bellingham added: “I still don’t speak Spanish. I am sorry but I am finding obstacles I didn’t expect with this language. I admit it’s difficult for me, but I promise maximum commitment.”

WHAT BELLINGHAM SAID

Bellingham, who also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jude-bellingham-real-madrid-wins-2023-kopa-trophy-borussia-dortmund/blt4a9e86250cd21b16" target="_blank">landed the Kopa Trophy</a> at the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, added on following in the footsteps of boyhood idol Wayne Rooney as the recipient of an award that recognises the best young talent on the planet: “It’s fantastic, it’s an extraordinary result. I am glad of it and I thank all the jurors who voted for me. I am the third English player to win this award after Wayne Rooney, one of my idols, in 2005 when he was at Manchester United and Raheem Sterling in 2014 when he was playing for Liverpool.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Bellingham has been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-how-nfl-import-allowing-jude-bellingham-play-injury-real-madrid-smash-records-cristiano-ronaldo/bltd13739c31ea609e1" target="_blank">nursing a shoulder injury of late</a>, which Real are having to manage ahead of potential surgery, and he will be hoping to avoid any further setbacks heading towards what promises to be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-why-real-madrid-jude-bellingham-x-factor-david-beckham-wayne-rooney-peak-michael-owen/blt99f1213636f801d8" target="_blank">a big 2024 for him with club and country</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?

Jude Bellingham reveals one area he is ‘disappointing’ Carlo Ancelotti after breaking Cristiano Ronaldo records at Real Madrid | Goal.com US

Jude Bellingham has been breaking records at Real Madrid, but he admits to still “disappointing” boss Carlo Ancelotti in one area.