Real Madrid ‘in major Jobe Bellingham development’ after official announcement
Jobe Bellingham’s efforts for Sunderland in the Championship this term have helped the Black Cats land a playoff spot.
But the Stadium of Light outfit could face an uphill battle to retain his services this summer amid interest from La Liga giants Real Madrid.
Bellingham has notched four goals and three assists in 39 Championship outings this season and will look to fire the Mackems to the Premier League.
The England youth international has already attracted transfer interest from Chelsea, thanks to his strong performances for Regis Le Bris’ men.
Bellingham award attracts Real Madrid’s attention
Sunderland have lost each of their last four games in the Championship and will be looking to beat QPR on Saturday to head into the playoffs with momentum and confidence.
Meanwhile, Bellingham was recognised for his efforts in the second tier this season when he was named as the Championship’s Young Player of the Season.
The talented 19-year-old’s latest accolade has prompted a major development, as Real Madrid are keeping tabs on him, according to Marca [29 April].
A move to Madrid could see the teenager playing alongside older brother Jude, who has excelled since moving to Carlo Ancelotti’s side from Borussia Dortmund.
Sunderland may have to win promotion to retain Bellingham
Bellingham is one of the brightest young talents in English football and was rightly recognised by the Championship for his impressive exploits in the second tier this term.
| Jobe Bellingham stats | 2024/25 Championship |
| Appearances | 39 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 3 |
The 19-year-old appears destined to play top-flight football next season amid interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid, while Sunderland are vying for a spot in next season’s Premier League.
To retain Bellingham’s services, the North East giants will seemingly have to win the playoffs, as the teenager will likely feel he deserves his chance to compete at a higher level than the Championship.
At the beginning of the campaign, few second-tier observers would have anticipated that Sunderland were going to secure a top-six spot in Le Bris’ first season in the managerial helm at the Stadium of Light.
Bellingham has played a big part in the Mackems’ promotion push and will be keen to get himself on the scoresheet in the playoffs.