Jude Bellingham extends Real Madrid contract to 2031 with salary increase

Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham have agreed to extend his contract until 30 June 2031, adding two years to his existing deal that was set to expire in June 2029. The agreement includes improved salary terms reflecting his importance to the club. Negotiations began towards the end of the 2025–26 season and concluded without significant obstacles, with both parties aligned from the outset.

Bellingham, who joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in summer 2023, has become a central figure in the team's plans. After a standout debut season, he faced physical challenges in his second year, including shoulder problems that required surgery. He postponed that operation to help Real Madrid through the final stages of the 2025–26 season. Following the procedure, he has returned to strong form and is now playing a freer role under new coach José Mourinho, operating behind striker Kylian Mbappé.

Club officials view Bellingham as a potential long-term leader for the squad. The departures of influential veterans Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos, and Dani Carvajal have left a leadership void, and Real Madrid believes Bellingham can fill that role both on and off the pitch. The player has demonstrated commitment through his work rate, character, and willingness to take responsibility. Real Madrid fans and the coaching staff have embraced him, and he has expressed growing comfort at the club and in the Spanish capital.

This season, the 23-year-old has scored three goals and provided three assists in La Liga under Mourinho's management. For England, he scored eight goals at the 2026 World Cup in North America and has become indispensable to the national team after initial difficulties in his relationship with previous manager Thomas Tuchel. Since joining Real Madrid, Bellingham has contributed to five major titles: La Liga and Champions League (2023–24), and FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and Spanish Super Cup (2024).