Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham has been hilariously tricked into signing a '10-year deal' with Burnley, along with his brother Jobe.
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Jude spends Christmas in England with familyWent to Ewood Park to support his brother JobeWas tricked by a fan to 'sign' for BurnleyFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The cheeky moment was orchestrated by Alfie, a young supporter, who presented the two players with a makeshift 'contract' committing them to a 10-year tenure at the Clarets. The boy’s father shared the amusing encounter on social media platform X.
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Posting proudly, he wrote: “My lad Alfie has just signed Jobe & @BellinghamJude up for @BurnleyOfficial on a 10-year contract @realmadriden @SunderlandAFC sorry lads!”
The handwritten 'contract' humorously stated: “We, Jobe and Jude, agree to sign for Burnley for 10 years.”
Adding to the lightheartedness, Burnley FC Chairman Alan Pace reacted to the social media post with enthusiasm. He tweeted: “Welcome to the recruitment team, Alfie,” acknowledging the playful 'deal' brokered by the young fan.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Bellingham, currently one of the most celebrated players in European football, is fresh off helping Real Madrid end 2024 on a high note. The 21-year-old midfielder played a crucial role in a 4-2 victory against Sevilla, solidifying Real Madrid’s dominance in La Liga as they head into the festive break. However, with Spanish football pausing for the holiday season, Jude took advantage of the downtime to visit England and support his brother Jobe against Blackburn at Ewood Park, who is making waves in the Championship with Sunderland.
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While Jude is set for a brief hiatus before Real Madrid resumes action in January 2025 with a match against Valencia, Jobe still has one more game to play in 2024. Sunderland will face Stoke City on December 29, providing the younger Bellingham with another opportunity to showcase his burgeoning talent.
