22 April 2024 , 14:24
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Jude Bellingham is already destined to become one of Real Madrid's all-time greats, according to Raul.
The Spanish striker, one of Los Blancos' all-time great goalscorers, was speaking in the aftermath of the England midfielder's last-gasp winner in the El Clasico, which ended 3-2.
Bellingham has made a storming start to life in Madrid after snubbing interest from elsewhere to join the Spanish giants. And Raul has already seen enough to declare that Bellingham will go on to become a Bernabeu legend.
The Laureus Academy member said ahead of this year's ceremony: “Bellingham has been the player who's impressed me the most given how he young he is.
”I was lucky enough to be in his press conference as well, he speaks as a veteran already. It's as if he has already been at Real Madrid for a long time.
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“It's really, really hard to find a player like that and fans love him because of the way he is and the way he plays. He makes his goals to win El Clasico but he plays well and gives extra when things are difficult. He connects with people as well and thats why he's going to be special. I am sure he is going to be a legend in Real Madrid for a long, long time.”
Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello also lauded Bellingham's impact in La Liga. The Laureus Ambassador said: “Only the super players can play like him at this age - Messi and some others.
Bellingham has enjoyed a phenomenal maiden season with Los Blancos“It was an incredible performance that I saw yesterday in a really important game like El Clasico because he was very good on every part of the pitch. He ran back and covered the ball. The fans understand a lot of this. As supporters they know this player wants to win. He runs and fights.”
The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards take place on Monday evening in Madrid. To find out more, and follow the ceremony, visit www.laureus.com
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