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Jude Bellingham joins Real Madrid on six-year deal

Jude Bellingham was named the Bundesliga's player of the season in his final campaign with Borussia Dortmund
Jude Bellingham was named the Bundesliga's player of the season in his final campaign with Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Jude Bellingham on a six-year deal from Borussia Dortmund, both clubs have announced.

The 19-year-old moved to Germany from boyhood club Birmingham in 2020 but has long dreamt of playing for the LaLiga giants.

Dortmund confirmed in a statement last week that Real have agreed to pay an initial 103m euros (#88.5m) to land Bellingham.

Now Real have confirmed the deal is complete.

"Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund have agreed on the transfer of the player Jude Bellingham, who will remain linked to our club for the next six seasons," their statement read.

"Tomorrow, Thursday, June 15, at 12:00 noon at Real Madrid City, the presentation ceremony for Jude Bellingham as a new Real Madrid player will take place.

"After, Jude Bellingham will appear before the media."

He has long dreamt of a move to the 14-time European champions and recently told the PA news agency that he sees the Champions League as "the biggest stage".

"The goal has always been winning," Bellingham said last month. "When you ask me what my biggest ambitions are in the game, it's to win everything. And I'm not afraid to say that.

"You know, everyone should have that goal, I feel like, as professional footballers."

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