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Daniel Murphy

Real Madrid agree Jude Bellingham transfer as Manchester United and Man City miss out

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Jude Bellingham, the German club has confirmed.

It was already apparent Manchester United's and even Manchester City's chances of signing Bellingham were slim as Madrid became firm favourites to win the race but now it's confirmed the midfield prodigy is heading for the Bernabeu. Los Blancos will pay an initial €100million (£86m) fee which could increase further if certain clauses are met.

Dortmund, who heartbreakingly missed out on the Bundesliga title on the final day of the season, said in a statement: “With realisation of this transfer Real Madrid will pay BVB a fixed transfer compensation in the amount of 103.0 m. EUR.

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