Liverpool and Real Madrid are in a fierce bidding war for the services of Jude Bellingham, and Jordan Henderson’s response to a fan’s demand is priceless.
The former Birmingham City starlet has been a revelation for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions in Qatar. On Sunday night, he was named the match’s most valuable player in England’s 2-0 win over Senegal. He helped set up Liverpool star Henderson for England’s first goal, which the two of them joyfully celebrated.
With the January transfer window opening in a matter of weeks, speculation over Bellingham’s future has only been fueled by his performances at the World Cup. A battle for the midfielder has been reported between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
After England’s victory over Senegal, one fan in Qatar demanded that the 19-year-old transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu. The young man was approached by a fan who later said on camera, “Bellingham, you are the best CM in the world,” in a video uploaded to TikTok by user dushane 0. Excellent work, indeed. Join Real Madrid, please. Make your way to Real Madrid.
Then Henderson chimed in with a straightforward explanation. A resounding “No. That city is not Madrid. Not Madrid,” he emphasized. After that, the fan said, “Oh, you lost the final [of the 2021 Champions League],” which set off Henderson’s fits of laughter.
In continuation, the Qatari fan warned, “Don’t come to Liverpool. Bellingham, please visit Real Madrid. Coming to Real Madrid guarantees you the Ballon d’Or.
After another stellar year for Borussia Dortmund, the race is on to sign Bellingham. Twenty times this season he has played for the Germans in all competitions, and he has contributed nine goals and three assists.
The midfielder joined Dortmund from Birmingham in July 2020 for £25 million, and his contract runs through the summer of 2025. Several intriguing incidents involving him at the World Cup in Qatar have already sparked discussion among Liverpool fans.
Bellingham has spoken openly about his respect for Reds legend Steven Gerrard, and he is also developing strong friendships with fellow Liverpool players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson. Following the publication of a photo of Bellingham and Alexander Arnold, Arnold remarked, “I’m just going out with a mate aren’t I?”
“Agent Trent,” they all keep saying. But no, a few of us went out yesterday, and we had a good time because we had the day off.”
This Saturday, Bellingham will play again as England tries to advance to the World Cup semifinals. They will face the current champions, France, in a match at the Al-Bayt Stadium.