Xabi Alonso reveals Jude Bellingham plan at Real Madrid unveiling

Xabi Alonso has outlined his plans for England star Jude Bellingham after as manager. The ex-Liverpool midfielder has after a successful two-year stint with Bayer Leverkusen.

It marks a return to the Spanish capital for Alonso after he enjoyed and success with the club as a player between 2009 and 2014. And the Spaniard is ready to make his mark again after signing a three-year deal and claiming he plans to make Los Blancos an 'unstoppable force'.

If that is to be true, . The 21-year-old lit up La Liga after joining Real in 2023 and bagged 23 goals and 13 assists in his debut season, being utilised in an advanced role.

The ex-Borussia Dortmund star saw his position change slightly following the signing of Kylian Mbappe. Nevertheless he came away with 14 goals and 14 assists in his second term.

And his responsibilities look set to firmly land him in the centre of the pitch going forward under Alonso. Bellingham's new boss spoke very highly of the Birmingham City academy product and .

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"Bellingham is in a good position to work with," said Alonso at his unveiling. "I see him as a midfielder. We'll strive to make him as effective as possible."

"Bellingham can be special anywhere," Alonso added. "He's an exceptional player.

"His emergence marks a milestone in Real Madrid's history. He's 21 years old and will be a key element in the club's future projects."

Alonso was also questioned about how he would get the best from Mbappe and Vinicius Jr in his system. The pair are among Real's most potent threats but have shown some tendency to operate in similar areas.

It appears Les Merengues' head coach is not too concerned about any issues however. “It’s a blessing that we have players of that level," he said.

"Not just Kylian or Vinicius, but many others as well. They are game-changing players who make a difference, and we have to get the best out of them. If they are at their maximum level, the team will be much more successful.

“I have ideas. There’s still time before we meet with them. But for me, communication about what we want is very important. These are high-level players, and that’s the task I’m responsible for.

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