- Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Jude Bellingham’s role will remain unchanged despite Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at the club
- Ancelotti praised Bellingham’s quality and maturity, defending him against criticism for his performances at Euro 2024, where England reached the final
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Jude Bellingham’s role at the club will not change following Kylian Mbappe’s arrival. The 21-year-old England midfielder had an impressive debut season with Real Madrid, scoring 23 goals in 42 games and contributing to their La Liga and Champions League victories.
France striker Mbappe, 25, joined Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain. Despite Mbappe’s arrival, Ancelotti confirmed that Bellingham would not play in a deeper role to accommodate the new signing.
“Nothing changes for him. Nothing changes,” Ancelotti said. “The first season, he surprised a lot, because he showed fantastic quality, a really mature guy. The next season will not be different. He is going to be one of the best players that we have, supporting the team a lot with his quality.”
Ancelotti also defended Bellingham after being criticised for his performances at Euro 2024, where England reached the final. “This is an opinion but Bellingham played really well at the Euros,” he added. “England played really well, they reached the final and were close to winning it. I don’t know how the players are tired for the game.”
“The most important players are used to playing every three days, they manage that really well and arrive at the end of the season without any problems,” Ancelotti concluded.