{
  "id": 9503402,
  "title": "Jude Bellingham set for lucrative new Real Madrid contract",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/jude-bellingham-set-for-lucrative-new-real-madrid-contract",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jude-bellingham-set-lucrative-real-061500661.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jude Bellingham is poised for a substantial contract renewal with Real Madrid, despite having nearly three years left on his existing deal. The English player joined the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 and has quickly become an essential member of the team. Since his arrival, Bellingham has netted 49 goals and provided 36 assists in 148 matches for the 15-time Champions League winners.\n\nAccording to sources, Real Madrid is set to offer Bellingham improved terms, with the extension potentially lasting until 2030 or 2031. The club's decision to renegotiate the midfielder's contract is driven by his increasing importance to the long-term project rather than any immediate concerns about the current agreement. Bellingham currently earns around €20.83 million gross annually, which is considerably less than his teammates Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, who are estimated to earn around €31.25 million each prior to bonuses and incentives.\n\nSecuring a new deal for Bellingham would bring him closer to the earnings of his peers and solidify his status as one of the world's finest midfielders. After playing a crucial role in England's third-place finish at the 2026 World Cup, Bellingham has quickly risen through the ranks, becoming an indispensable part of Real Madrid's success. With him, Vinicius and Mbappe, Real Madrid has built a strong foundation for their future, and a renewed contract for Bellingham would further secure the stability of their long-term plans.",
  "summary": "Jude Bellingham is next in line for a lucrative contract renewal at Real Madrid despite having almost three years remaining on his current deal.The England international joined Real Madrid from Boruss...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}