Jude Bellingham discusses Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid appointment
Jude Bellingham praises the appointment of Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid manager and shares his thoughts on the club's recent summer signings during the 2026 World Cup.
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Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has expressed his enthusiasm regarding the club's decision to appoint Jose Mourinho as head coach. Following England's goalless draw against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder spoke highly of the Portuguese manager's arrival at the Bernabeu.
Mourinho is a top, top coach. I’m very happy. Jude Bellingham
The appointment comes alongside a notable shift in Real Madrid's transfer strategy, with the club moving quickly to secure experienced players. Recent additions include Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate. Bellingham indicated that he is looking forward to integrating these new faces into the squad.
We made some great signings as well, a lot of signings, with a lot of quality and experience. I’ll be very happy to work with them. Right now I’m focused on England, but I really like the signings they’re making. Jude Bellingham
Despite the club-level developments, Bellingham's immediate priority remains the World Cup. After being named Player of the Match against Ghana, he remained humble, suggesting that the defensive effort of his opponents deserved more recognition than his own performance.
During the same media session, Bellingham briefly praised Kylian Mbappe's tournament form as "top" and shared a light-hearted moment when asked about Spain, playfully expressing his love for the country. The midfielder is now preparing for England's upcoming match against Panama.