Bellingham pledges his future to Real Madrid after Mourinho appointment

Jude Bellingham says working with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid is a “dream come true” and has made clear his desire to remain at the club for many years.

The England midfielder spoke publicly for the first time since returning to Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training centre after completing his international commitments. In an interview with the club’s official television channel, RMTV, Bellingham expressed his excitement about beginning work under the new coaching staff led by Mourinho.

Bellingham said he already felt a connection with the Portuguese manager, despite having had only one opportunity to meet him.

“I feel as if I already have a relationship with him, and working with a manager like Mourinho is a dream come true for me. I have only had one chance to see him, but I am really excited to learn more about him,” said Bellingham.

The midfielder’s comments underline his enthusiasm for the new project at Real Madrid, with his focus now firmly on the season ahead. Finishing third at the World Cup was not viewed by Bellingham as the end of his journey, but instead as the starting point for what he considers the most important campaign of his career at the Spanish club.

He also described the early preparations for the new season as demanding, particularly because of the amount of running and football being played in hot conditions.

“I run a lot in the heat, and I play a lot of football with my team-mates. It is difficult, but it is good to enjoy. I really like this kind of hard work,” he said.

Bellingham added that he felt better prepared for the challenges ahead than before, pointing to his increased maturity and experience. He also welcomed the arrival of new players and the presence of Mourinho as reasons for his optimism about the campaign.

“Now I am more mature and I have more experience. I have a good feeling about this season with the new players and the manager,” he said.

The England international ended the interview by reaffirming his attachment to Real Madrid and his hope of building a long-term career at the club.

“It is a huge honour for me to play for this club. I hope to stay here for many years to come,” Bellingham said.

His final message was a clear statement of intent: he wants to help Real Madrid win trophies while wearing the club’s shirt. The midfielder’s return to Valdebebas has therefore been accompanied by both excitement about Mourinho’s arrival and a public declaration of loyalty to the club’s plans.