Chief Executive Officer, Borussia Dortmund FC
Watzke
In an interview with Bild-Zeitung, it was confirmed that Real Madrid have paid Dort 135 million euros for the England midfield starlet
Bellingham (name)
.. The transfer fee for the deal includes a fixed €103 million as well as additional floating clauses, and Watzke revealed that
Real Madrid soccer team
Almost the entire portion of the variable bonus has been paid. The young English midfielder showed amazing value in his first season after joining Real Madrid, making 42 appearances in all competitions, contributing 23 goals and 13 assists, becoming an indispensable core player of the team and helping Real Madrid win the La Liga title, the Champions League title and the Spanish Super Cup.
Watzke also joked in the interview that Dortmund should have demanded a higher transfer fee during the negotiations, as he believes that Bellingham is worth much more than expected. Bellingham's performances have proved his importance to Real Madrid, as he has greatly strengthened the midfield and played a decisive role in key moments. This news will undoubtedly be exciting for Real Madrid fans as it means their investment is paying off and it also shows the team's long-term plan for the future.
