Bellingham Backs Mourinho and Real Madrid Signings While Playing Down World Cup Award
His public support signals a vote of confidence in Real Madrid’s summer overhaul as the club looks to recover next season.
Overview
- Bellingham has been a central figure for England at the 2026 World Cup, scoring in the opener against Croatia and being named man of the match in the goalless draw with Ghana before saying the award should have gone to a Ghana player.
- Speaking to reporters during England duties, he called Jose Mourinho a “top” coach and said he is very happy about Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid.
- Bellingham also praised the club’s summer signings, specifically welcoming Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva as players with quality and experience he looks forward to playing with.
- Those comments come as Real Madrid attempts to respond to a quieter 2025–26 season after winning multiple trophies in Bellingham’s first year; the club finished second in LaLiga and exited the Champions League in the quarter-finals.
- Real Madrid’s appointment of Mourinho and the recruitment of experienced players are intended to restore the club’s momentum next season, and Bellingham’s public backing could ease pressure on the squad while his World Cup form offers a chance to regain top form before preseason.