Real Madrid open active talks with 23-year-old megastar over new contract – Romano

Real Madrid open active talks with 23-year-old megastar over new contract – Romano Real Madrid have started the new season in excellent fashion, barring one small blip against Real Betis in La Liga . Despite creating a truckload of chances against the Andalusian side, Los Blancos were unable to find a way past Alvaro Valles in Betis’ goal. Madrid’s bright start to the season has to be attributed to the form of their superstars, including Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. The latter has picked up from where he left off for England at the 2026 World Cup, scoring goals and influencing games for Jose Mourinho’s side. Now, according to Fabrizio Romano , Real Madrid have opened active negotiations with Jude over a new contract at the club . The Spanish club want to remove any room for future Premier League speculation and consider Bellingham a central part of the club’s long-term project. Madrid want to secure Bellingham’s future The message from the club is significant. Jude Bellingham has started at a very high level in the new season. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Bellingham, whose current deal runs until 2029, has already established himself as one of Madrid’s most important players, both technically and in terms of personality. His ability to influence matches from different midfield roles has made him a cornerstone of the team. Premier League clubs would naturally monitor any uncertainty around an England international of Bellingham’s quality, and, understandably, Madrid want to remove that possibility. Mourinho has made Bellingham central Bellingham’s role has remained prominent under Jose Mourinho. The England midfielder has been used in advanced areas where his movement, physicality and final-third quality can have maximum impact. Bellingham is already a superstar with his best years ahead of him. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) He has also shown that he can influence games creatively, rather than simply through goals. That versatility makes him indispensable for Jose. Madrid’s long-term squad planning already contains several young players expected to define the next era. Bellingham is clearly near the top of that group. At just 23, the Englishman is still very young despite being established as a superstar at the highest level. The best years of his career are still ahead of him. In the coming seasons, the Englishman can continue to develop into one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. The best part for Madrid is that Mourinho has reinstated Bellingham in the role in which he thrives most, and it remains to be seen how contract talks with him play out.