Playing in White for 15 Years” – Star’s Loyalty Dashes Bruno Fernandes Rumors.
Jude Bellingham has emphatically shut the door on any speculation linking him away from Real Madrid—and in doing so, effectively ended Manchester United’s hopes of a €100 million windfall from a potential Bruno Fernandes transfer.
The 21-year-old midfield sensation, who scored in Madrid’s chaotic 4-4 Copa del Rey win over Real Sociedad (5-4 on aggregate), declared his long-term allegiance to the Spanish giants, stating: “Real Madrid is the perfect club for me. I’m happy here, and I think I’ll be playing in white for the next 10 or 15 years.”
His words carry major implications for United. Recent reports had suggested Madrid were eyeing a €100 million move for Fernandes, but Bellingham’s central role—whether as an advanced playmaker or deeper-lying orchestrator—makes the Portuguese star an awkward fit.
While Madrid are in the market for midfield reinforcements, their focus appears to have shifted toward younger alternatives like Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, who could be molded into a deeper role. A big-money move for 30-year-old Fernandes, still under contract at Old Trafford until 2027, now seems unlikely—especially with United boss Ruben Amorim unwilling to sell at that price.
Bellingham’s declaration not only reaffirms his status as Madrid’s present and future but also dashes what was always a long-shot rumor. For United, it means one less bargaining chip in a summer where squad rebuilding is already a daunting task.
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