An England midfield star signing for Real Madrid amid a blaze of expectations and global publicity - it's something David Beckham can relate to.
Perhaps it should not come as a surprise then, that the Inter Miami owner got in touch with the 20-year-old sensation to wish him good luck. Back in 2003, long before transfer fees became as extortionate as they are in the present day, Beckham's move commanded a fee of around £30 million, less than half of the £88.5 million (with add ons) that Real have forked out to Borussia Dortmund for Bellingham.
The youngster is now the seventh British player to join the 14-time European champions. As well as the former Manchester United star, other big names to have preceded him include the likes of Steve McManaman, Gareth Bale, and Michael Owen.
