"I am very happy and proud." Those were Jude Bellingham's words after reaching 150 Real Madrid appearances, and reports now say the club have agreed a new deal that runs until 30 June 2031. Bellingham joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023, with his original contract due to run until 2029.
The deal and the milestone
Fabrizio Romano said Bellingham has agreed to sign a new long-term contract at Madrid, while also noting that verbal agreement is in place and formal steps are still to happen after new deals for Arda Güler and Courtois. Foot Mercato has also reported the extension until 30 June 2031, so the reporting points in the same direction even if the paperwork is not being described the same way everywhere.
Bellingham himself spoke like someone settled for the long haul. He said: "It is always a pleasure to play for this club, and I hope to do so for many more years." That matches the mood around him better than any outside noise, especially after he reached two clean round-number landmarks in the same AS Roma match.
Why Madrid are backing him now
That match was his 150th appearance for Madrid and his 100th win in a white shirt, and the team won 4-3 against AS Roma. Those are the kind of numbers clubs usually reserve for players they see as part of the next core, not just the present one.
Bellingham's current output also fits the decision. He has three goals and three assists in La Liga this season across eight league appearances, and his 7.49 league rating points to a player still doing a lot of the work Madrid expect from him. Real Madrid are also said to be preparing a substantial salary increase alongside the extension, which is another sign of how highly they rate him.
The only real split in the reporting is over process, not direction. Some outlets describe the move as agreed but still awaiting formal steps, while others report the extension as already in place. Either way, Madrid are behaving like a club that sees Bellingham as central to its leadership group, and 2031 is the date now attached to that view.
FAQ
Has Jude Bellingham agreed a new Real Madrid contract until 2031?
Reports say Real Madrid and Jude Bellingham have agreed an extension until 30 June 2031, but TeamTalk also said formal steps were still to happen. The reporting is consistent on the long-term agreement, not on the paperwork being fully completed.
Why are Real Madrid extending Jude Bellingham's deal now?
Bellingham has become central to the team since joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023. He has also just reached 150 Real Madrid appearances and 100 wins, and he said it is always a pleasure to play for the club and hopes to do so for many more years.
How has Jude Bellingham started the 2026-27 La Liga season?
Bellingham has three goals and three assists in La Liga this season, across eight league appearances. That output helps explain why Madrid are reported to be readying a long-term extension.
Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →
