How Kylian Mbappé’s arrival will impact Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid role | OneFootball

An insight into the predicted impact of the summer arrival of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid on the place of Jude Bellingham in Carlo Ancelotti’s Blancos XI has today been provided.

The info comes courtesy of Marca, and points towards Bellingham being in line for something of a different role next season.

The England international has of course enjoyed nothing short of a sensational debut campaign in Spain, on his way to a haul of 23 goals and 12 assists to date.

And as much has proven key when it comes to Real Madrid’s collective success, too, with the capital giants now just a solitary victory away from a domestic and European double.

In turn, it may come as something of a surprise to hear of the coaching staff at Valdebebas preparing to alter Bellingham’s role in the club’s line-up beginning next season.

This comes owing to a number of factors, not least the impending arrival of Kylian Mbappé.

As per the aforementioned Marca, to accommodate the latest additions to, and potential outgoings from Real’s squad alike, the club’s joint-top scorer is set to drop into a deeper role.

Having spent the bulk of the campaign to date lining out in an advanced midfield position, Bellingham will return to a more orthodox spot in the middle of the park in 2024/25.

As much will not mark a problem for a player whose team-first mentality has long been evident, and who boasts the requisite qualities to line out in just about any midfield role.

Conor Laird | GSFN