Real Madrid Player Tipped as Successor to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Jude Bellingham Emerges as Potential Successor to Messi and Ronaldo, Says Guti

Real Madrid’s signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer for a transfer fee of approximately €134 million is proving to be a masterstroke. The English midfielder’s debut season at the Santiago Bernabeu has been nothing short of remarkable, with Bellingham quickly becoming a fan favorite and adapting seamlessly to life in the Spanish capital.

In his first ten appearances for Real Madrid, Bellingham has contributed ten goals and three assists, propelling the team to the top of La Liga and leading Group C in the UEFA Champions League. His performances have left no doubt that his nine-figure transfer fee is now seen as an absolute bargain.

Notably, former Real Madrid player Guti sees Jude Bellingham as a potential heir to the throne left vacant by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. As reported by GOAL, Guti stated on El Chiringuito, “It was the throne of Vinicius, Mbappe, Haaland… but Bellingham is the only one who has realized that the throne of Messi and Cristiano is free, and he is going for it.”

Bellingham’s extraordinary performances this season have garnered attention from football enthusiasts worldwide, including fans, pundits, and even legendary figures in the sport. The 20-year-old is now being regarded as a potential future Ballon d’Or winner, and with his recent displays, that aspiration doesn’t seem unattainable. However, it is essential for Bellingham to maintain his high level of performance over the course of the season, as it is still early days, with just eleven games played, and the future remains uncertain.