Bellingham speaks honestly about working with Mourinho

Jude Bellingham looks forward to collaborating with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, viewing it as a unique chance to grow and achieve additional trophies.

Jose Mourinho had the chance to work with the entire Real Madrid squad after the players returned from the 2026 World Cup. This was also the moment the Portuguese coach began building his plans for the new season and defining the roles of each player in the team.

Among the stars returning to the Valdebebas training center, Jude Bellingham is one of the most talked-about names. The English midfielder couldn't hide his excitement as he prepared to enter a new chapter under Mourinho.

Specifically, the 2003-born star heaped praise on Mourinho and revealed that he is eagerly anticipating the time working alongside this experienced manager. "I feel I already have a connection with him. Working with a coach like Mourinho is a dream for me. I've only had one chance to meet him, but I'm really looking forward to what lies ahead."

Bellingham is expected to play a crucial role in Mourinho's plans at the Santiago Bernabéu. The English midfielder will likely be deployed as a number 10 behind Kylian Mbappe, where he can maximize his creativity, make runs into the box, and link up the attack.

After a successful World Cup with England, Bellingham returned to Real Madrid with high confidence. He views the national team tournament as a valuable experience but insists his current focus is on winning titles with the Spanish giants. "The World Cup was a fantastic experience for me and my England teammates, but now I'm ready to come back and compete with the Real Madrid players. Hopefully we can win."

Bellingham also admitted that the pre-season preparation has been tough, training in difficult weather conditions. "I've been running a lot in the heat and playing with my teammates. It's quite hard, but also very enjoyable. I really like such challenges."

At 23, Bellingham believes he has grown a lot through his experiences at Real Madrid and with the England national team."Now I'm more mature, have more experience, and feel very positive about the new season."