Gareth Southgate excited to see how Jude Bellingham progresses at Real Madrid

<p>Gareth Southgate is excited to see Jude Bellingham shine in Spain after the teenage star completed his "wonderful" move to Real Madrid.</p>

<p>The 19-year-old midfield has established himself one of the greatest talents in world football after leaving boyhood club Birmingham for Borussia Dortmund in 2020.</p>

<p>Bellingham has become a key player for England in that period and the Bundesliga Player of the Year this week joined Real Madrid in a deal that could rise to £115million.</p>

<p>The midfielder was unveiled by the LaLiga giants on Thursday after a knee injury ruled him out of June's Euro 2024 qualifiers, although the teenager still linked up with England this week to do rehabilitation.</p>

<p>"It's wonderful," England boss Southgate said of Bellingham's big move. "A wonderful day for him and his family, first and foremost, and a brilliant opportunity for him.</p>

<p>"It's about what happens next, but he should enjoy and will have enjoyed today I'm sure.</p>

<p>"He's been great, he wanted to be with us. I was able to have quite a lot of time with him not this week, but the week before because he was in at St. George's. We've been looking after him.</p>

<p>"And he was very keen to come and be with the squad as well as do some of his rehab with us, so it's always nice to have him around.</p>

<p>"He's going into a new world, a completely different environment but what a fantastic opportunity for him."</p>

<p>Kieran Trippier enjoyed a successful stint in Spain at rivals Atletico Madrid and the Newcastle right-back will help his England team-mate in any way he can.</p>

<p>"I had a couple of conversations with him today," he said. "I just said to him 'go and embrace it', you know, the lifestyle, the football, the league.</p>

<p>"It'll be amazing opportunity for him to play one of the biggest clubs in the world at such a young age. He fully deserves it as well.</p>

<p>"My time there was great times. I managed to win a league title there, obviously not Real Madrid but on the other side.</p>

<p>"But we've had loads of conversations, me and Jude, and I'm always there for him if he needs help, where he's living, which he knows."</p>

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