WHAT BELLINGHAM SAID
Bellingham has told Marca of continuing in renowned strides: "Zidane is one of the most amazing midfielders ever. I desire to safeguard the tradition of his number and his boots." He added on the boots that he presently fills - which have recently been wore by a few unbelievable figures: "I trust there are numerous extraordinary minutes ahead, go on with the tradition of these boots, of this brand, and attempt to move the cutting edge that comes after me. Before it was finished by Zidane, Beckham or Gerrard, and presently it is my obligation and pride and I desire to appreciate it."
THE Master plan
Bellingham's ascent to unmistakable quality has seen him land the esteemed Kopa Prize and Brilliant Kid grant in 2023, with the 20-year-old pleased to see his accomplishments perceived after beforehand passing up individual distinctions. He added: "Winning prizes like the Brilliant Kid has worked out easily, I had been second two times and actually I could have done without it. You think about it literally when you don't win. As far as I might be concerned, it was tied in with continuing pushing, continuing on, and in the end I got it."
WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?
A shoulder issue has taken steps to obstruct Bellingham's endeavors in 2023-24, yet he has been glad to play through any agony as he assists with driving Genuine Madrid into La Liga title dispute and through to the last 16 of the Bosses Association.