Real Madrid has secured the signing of Jude Bellingham, born on June 29, 2003, in Stourbridge, as their newest player.

Widely regarded as one of the most promising talents in global football, the midfielder joins Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.

Bellingham arrives in Madrid following a remarkable season in which he was voted the best player in the Bundesliga for 2022/23. At just 19 years old, he has already established himself as a regular starter for the England national team.

Having spent three seasons in Germany, Bellingham now becomes a member of Carlo Ancelotti's squad.

His most recent campaign with Borussia Dortmund was particularly impressive, as he achieved his highest goal-scoring tally, netting 14 goals across all competitions.

Notably, he made an immediate impact on his debut for Borussia Dortmund in September 2020, becoming the youngest player in the club's history to score at the age of 17 years and 77 days. He also featured in the German Cup final, helping his team secure victory.

Bellingham's talents have also been recognized on the international stage. After making his senior debut for England in November 2020, he was selected to represent his country in the Euro 2020 tournament, where England finished as runners-up. He further showcased his skills in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar and even found the back of the net.

Prior to his move to Germany, Bellingham honed his skills in the youth system of Birmingham City. He made history at the club by becoming their youngest-ever debutant at the age of 16 years and 38 days, as well as their youngest-ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 63 days in August 2019.

Birmingham City announced that they would retire the number 22 shirt in his honor upon his departure from the club in July 2020.