Jude Bellingham reportedly earns the highest salary in Real Madrid’s history as concerns grow over Kylian Mbappé’s potential move.

Jude Bellingham has had an impressive debut year with Real Madrid, playing a key role in their La Liga and Champions League wins, leading the club to raise his salary as recognition.

After signing Jude Bellingham for approximately £88.5 million from Borussia Dortmund last summer, Real Madrid has decided to increase his salary, similar to their recent adjustments for Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. Previously earning around £8.4 million a year, both players will now make £12.5 million annually, equal to Kylian Mbappé. The club reportedly aims to prevent any potential tensions among the three players by ensuring they are all compensated equally.

The report indicates that Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., and Mbappé are now earning salaries comparable to those of former stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Eden Hazard.

So far this season, Bellingham has appeared in just three matches for Madrid due to a muscle injury sustained during training last month. However, he made a quicker recovery than anticipated, starting in the team’s 3-1 Champions League victory over Stuttgart. He aims for another successful season at the Bernabéu, teaming up with Vinicius, Mbappé, and Rodrygo. The squad is being favored to compete for multiple titles this year, given their star-studded lineup.Jude Bellingham’s debut season at Real Madrid has indeed been remarkable. After his £88.5 million move from Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham quickly established himself as a crucial player, contributing significantly to Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League successes. As a result, the club decided to reward him with a salary increase, aligning his pay with top earners like Vinicius Jr. and the newly acquired Kylian Mbappé.

The rise in Bellingham’s salary, from £8.4 million to £12.5 million annually, underscores his importance to the team. Real Madrid seems keen to maintain harmony within its star-studded squad by ensuring that key players like Bellingham, Vinicius, and Mbappé are compensated equally, similar to former high-profile players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.

Despite facing a muscle injury early in the season, Bellingham’s swift recovery saw him return to action, notably starring in Real Madrid’s 3-1 Champions League win over Stuttgart. His partnership with Vinicius, Mbappé, and Rodrygo is expected to keep Real Madrid in contention for multiple titles this season.