3 reasons why Jude Bellingham may choose Liverpool. Jude Bellingham has long been linked to Liverpool, along with Manchester City and Real Madrid. However, how likely is it that Liverpool will sign the 19-year-old England international?
According to reports, Bellingham’s family is determined to make the move happen next summer and favors moving to Anfield. Despite rumors of a transfer fee in the neighborhood of £100 million, Liverpool has a real chance of luring the generational talent ahead of Manchester City of the Premier League and Real Madrid of Spain.
1 Being a Star Player:
All season long, Liverpool has struggled in the middle of the field and has been in desperate need of a player of true quality. In addition, with Henderson at 32, Thiago at 31, Milner approaching 37, and Fabinho turning 30 in October, the midfield is aging badly. This creates a significant challenge for Jurgen Klopp as the German seeks to build a reliable midfield unit for the foreseeable future.
However, the environments at Manchester City and Real Madrid could hardly be more dissimilar. In their midfield, Manchester City boasts an embarrassing wealth that includes Kevin de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri, and Kalvin Phillips. While Luka Modric and Toni Kroos of Real Madrid are seasoned veterans who are also aging, they are supported by young stars Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Federico Valverde.
Bellingham would likely not distinguish itself or significantly alter either of their midfield, it is safe to say. He would, however, become a global superstar while playing for Liverpool and play a significant role in the club’s turnaround. Regarding Philippe Coutinho, Jurgen Klopp previously said: “I assured him that if he stayed, they would eventually erect a statue in your honor. If you transfer to another team, like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or Real Madrid, you will become simply another player. You can become more in this place.” Coutinho was one instance where Klopp was dead on.
2 Friendships with current Liverpool players:
The friendship Jude Bellingham shared with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson of Liverpool stood out throughout England’s World Cup campaign. There were many photos of the trio together in training that were made public, but it was their connection off the field that stood out. Alexander-Arnold even shared a photo of himself and Bellingham from a “Stroll in the city” they took in Qatar on his Instagram page.
Of course, this does not imply that the Liverpool fan who came out of the Birmingham City academy will select the club simply because he is friendly with some of the players. But as he thinks about how he may fit in at each club, the young Englishman will undoubtedly consider this to be a crucial consideration. Being happy off the field is just as vital as being happy on it, and Bellingham will be persuaded that his long-term future is at Anfield thanks to mates like Alexander-Arnold and Henderson.
3 Fan of Steven Gerrard’s:
Bellingham’s fondness for former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is well known. The young player has frequently stated that Gerrard was his hero growing up and has even modeled some of his play after the former Aston Villa manager.
Bellingham, who is only 19 years old, has the perfect opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Liverpool captain and make history in the midfield position for Liverpool. The number 8 shirt that Steven Gerrard wore for so many years will probably become available soon because Naby Keita’s contract expires next summer. The chance to wear the same number and play in the same position as his childhood hero at Anfield is a very alluring possibility for Borussia Dortmund’s midfield talisman, and he may find it difficult to resist.
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