Real Madrid ready to offer Jude Bellingham staggering €48m-a-year deal to secure future until 2031

Real Madrid prepare record-breaking €48m package to secure Bellingham

Real Madrid have immediately initiated contract extension talks with Jude Bellingham to keep him at the club until at least 2031 before the end of 2026. The Spanish giants are proposing a 50% pay rise, reaching a record-breaking €48m per season to put him on par with Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe. This decisive move is a reward for the England international's sensational form under manager Jose Mourinho, having registered two goals and three assists in four La Liga matches.

Barcelona tie down wonderkid Xavi Espart until 2030

Barcelona have officially tied down 19-year-old full-back Xavi Espart until 30 June 2030, extending his previous deal by two years. Having come through the ranks at La Masia since the age of eight (2015) and making his first-team debut in March 2026, the wonderkid has quickly become a versatile asset under manager Hansi Flick, registering one goal and two assists in five appearances this season.

Villarreal confident of causing Bernabeu upset

The 38-year-old manager Inigo Perez has spiced up Matchday 8 in La Liga by confidently declaring his side can snatch all three points at Real Madrid's Bernabeu fortress. The young tactician has just eased the pressure of a five-match winless start since signing a contract until June 2029. The squad's confidence has soared following back-to-back victories over Malaga and Levante just before the international break.