Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has responded to rumors suggesting tension between him and forwards Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Junior.
Bellingham said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano:
I saw on social media that they are trying to create something negative between me, Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius. The only truth is that we are very good friends on and off the pitch.
Since his transfer to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023, Bellingham has participated in 43 matches, scoring 23 goals and providing 14 assists. His current contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2029. The reputable website Transfermarkt estimates the 21-year-old at €180 million.