Jude Bellingham’s future in 2023 remains a source of great interest to the average football fan, particularly those who support the sport’s elite teams, including Liverpool (with Fabrizio Romano confirming continued interest from the Reds). .
The Englishman revealed absolutely nothing about where he might be destined to end up next summer (if he did leave), however he did confirm his continued commitment to Borussia Dortmund.
“In all honesty, I’m not thinking about any of that. [the transfer rumours]”, The teenager was quoted by the Metro after the draw with Manchester City in the Champions League (via Team Talk).
“You [the media] He will be mad at me because he won’t get a starter, but I’m just focused on the next games with Borussia Dortmund.
“I’m not even thinking about the World Cup. I’m trying to win games with Borussia Dortmund and then we’ll see what happens.”
The former Birmingham City youth prospect has enjoyed a productive 2022/23 campaign so far, racking up 10 goal contributions in 18 games (in all competitions).
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While such comments will hardly resolve the unease Liverpool fans are feeling after we missed out on the chance to sign a top midfielder in the summer window that just ended, it’s the kind of attitude that should draw him further into the recruiting squad. of the club.
We’d like to think, of course, that we won’t see a repeat of the previous main window and that other options will be weighed in case Bellingham decides his personal development would be better served elsewhere.
As terrifying as it is, it’s something fans should brace against should a more enticing proposition land in the hands of the England international.
That’s not to discount our power of persuasion and it must be remembered, despite our dodgy start to the season, that Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp remain an attractive combination.
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