Dortmund signed Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid – including transfer fee

Jude Bellingham is officially leaving Dortmund for Real Madrid, with the Bundesliga club confirming his imminent transfer for an eight-figure fee.

In the early summer, it was widely expected that Liverpool would stage a coup by convincing Bellingham to leave for Anfield.

Instead, the finances involved in the deal have led to the club removing themselves from the equation and instead targeting more midfielders for a similar combined price.

While the Reds accept the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister for just 35 million pounds, Dortmund have confirmed the deal with Real.

In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, Dortmund explained Bellingham were “close” to joining the Spanish giants for a fee of €103m (£88.5m).

Bellingham signs a six-year contract at the Bernabeu, with Madrid also agreeing to pay €30.9m (£26.5m) in various add-ons for that period.

The total compensation that could be paid to Dortmund would therefore be £115m.

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Dortmund confirms Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid, transfer included

Jude Bellingham is officially leaving Dortmund for Real Madrid, with the Bundesliga club confirming his imminent transfer for an eight-figure fee.

In the early summer, it was widely expected that Liverpool would stage a coup by convincing Bellingham to leave for Anfield.

Instead, the finances involved in the deal have led to the club removing themselves from the equation and instead targeting more midfielders for a similar combined price.

While the Reds accept the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister for just 35 million pounds, Dortmund have confirmed the deal with Real.

In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, Dortmund explained Bellingham were “close” to joining the Spanish giants for a fee of 103m euros (£88.5m).

Bellingham signs a six-year contract at the Bernabeu, with Madrid also agreeing to pay €30.9m (£26.5m) in various add-ons for that period.

The total compensation that could be paid to Dortmund would therefore be £115m.

While this remains below the price tags previously quoted by the English and German press, it could explain why Liverpool were no longer willing to pursue the teenager.

The salary agreed within Bellingham’s contract is not yet clear but will almost certainly reflect the nature of the move.

Along with Mac Allister, the Reds are expected to sign at least two other midfielders, including Khephren Thuram, Manu Kone, Romeo Lavia and Gabri Veiga.

Mason Mount was considered a prime target alongside Bellingham, but a move for the Chelsea midfielder could also be too expensive for Liverpool to justify.