As talks progress, BVB has set a minimum base fee for the talented player without including any additional add-ons. According to the reputable German publication Kicker, the Bundesliga side is demanding a base fee of €120 million for the English international.
Personal terms between Bellingham and Real Madrid have already been agreed upon
Borussia Dortmund is determined to maintain a strong stance in the ongoing transfer negotiations involving Jude Bellingham and Real Madrid. As talks progress, Dortmund has set a minimum base fee for the talented player without including any additional add-ons. According to the reputable German publication Kicker, the Bundesliga side is demanding a base fee of €120 million (£104m/$128m) for the English international. Leading the negotiations from Dortmund’s side is Sebastian Kehl, the club’s sporting director, who is known for his tough and uncompromising approach. Real Madrid has emerged as the frontrunners in the race to secure Bellingham’s signature. Reports suggest that personal terms between the player and the Spanish giants have already been agreed upon. However, the finalization of the base fee and potential add-ons remains pending.
Dortmund, known for their firm negotiation tactics, intends to make the process challenging for Real Madrid, drawing from past experiences with high-profile transfers such as Ousmane Dembele’s move to Barcelona and Jadon Sancho’s switch to Manchester United.
Although an agreement has not been reached yet, it is widely anticipated that Dortmund and Real Madrid will eventually find common ground on a transfer fee. In fact, Bellingham himself has reportedly begun searching for a residence in Madrid, indicating his confidence in the deal’s successful outcome. Dortmund, on the other hand, has already made plans to allocate a significant portion of the Bellingham funds towards bolstering their squad. One potential target they have identified is Edson Alvarez from Ajax.
While Bellingham is expected to undergo knee surgery following an arduous season that saw Dortmund narrowly miss out on clinching the Bundesliga title, he is anticipated to recover in time for pre-season training with Real Madrid in July, provided the two clubs can agree on the financial terms of the transfer.