The midfielder Jude Bellingham has used his official channel, the application JB5to respond directly to the rumors that linked him to an alleged conflict with the –now– former coach of Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso. The 22-year-old Englishman qualified “a lot of shit” the versions that pointed him out as responsible of an internal campaign against the Basque coach.
The message posted by Jude Bellingham has sought to dispel the speculation that arose after the departure of Xabi Alonso of Real Madrid, which occurred on Monday after just half a season at the head of the team. Various Spanish media reported that the relationship between part of the squad and the coach had deteriorated, attributing figures such as Bellingham y Vinicius Junior an active role in the club’s decision. Faced with this scenario, the English player decided to speak out publicly to clarify his position.
In his statement, Bellingham He said: “I have let too many of these things slide so far, always hoping that the truth would come to light in due time. But honestly…what a load of shit.” He then expressed his rejection of the rumor dynamic that, as he described, affects the atmosphere in the Madrid locker room: “I feel truly sorry for the people who cling to every word of these clowns and their ‘sources’. Don’t believe everything you read; From time to time, this group of people needs to be held accountable for spreading this type of harmful misinformation through clicks and to add controversy,” the Spanish media replied in the statement. AS y Sport, inter alia.
Real Madrid is in a moment of transition after the departure of Xabi Alonsowho was only able to complete 34 games as the club’s main coach. The coach himself acknowledged through his social networks that The experience did not have the expected outcome. In his farewell message, Alonso thanked the institution, the players and the fans for the support received: “This professional stage concludes and it has not turned out as we would have liked. Coaching Real Madrid has been an honor and a responsibility. I thank the club, the players and above all the fans and Real Madrid fans for their trust and support. I leave with respect, gratitude and pride in having done my best.”
The reaction of Bellingham coincided with a climate of tension fueled by criticism of the attitude of some players on and off the field, especially after the recent defeat in the Super Cup final of Spain against FC Barcelona, which ended 3-2 in favor of the Catalan team.
In parallel to his statement, Bellingham published on his official Twitter account Instagram two images with Xabi Alonso accompanied by a thank you message: “Thank you, mister, it has been a pleasure. All the best for the future.” This farewell was added to the words of other members of the team such as Eder Militao y Brahim Diazwho also used their social networks to send messages to the dismissed coach.
The English footballer has played 29 parties under the direction of the Basque coach, in which he added six goals and five assists. The decision to break the silence and speak out publicly has been interpreted by the media as an attempt to stop the escalation of speculation and protect your image in an environment marked by media pressure.
Before the start of the Super Cup, Jude spoke to the press and was asked about Xabi Alonso’s future: “In the locker room we are all united, the coaching staff and the players. Sometimes there are ups and downs, but we have to see where we are now: in the semi-finals of the Super Cup, four points behind the leader in the League and among the top eight in the Champions League. No disaster, for me. Being Real Madrid, everything is exaggerated when things are not quite right, but we want to be better. “Those decisions are made far above me,” he responded at that time as detailed. Mark.
It should be noted that Vinicius Junior, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy y Franco Mastantuono They are the only ones in the main squad who, so far, They have not made public any farewell to the former coach. The club, which had opted for Alonso With a three-season contract, he now faces the challenge of rebuilding his sporting project with Alvaro Arbeloa in the lead after a first round marked by ups and downs and media pressure.
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