Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham tells TNT Sports he will not leave Dortmund this summer
Bellingham's future has been the subject of much speculation, with Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid all reportedly interested in signing the England international.
However, the 19-year-old has now stated that he will be staying at Dortmund for the upcoming season.
Bellingham told TNT Sports: "I'm very happy at Dortmund. I'm not thinking about leaving right now. I'm just focused on the season ahead and trying to help the team win more trophies."
Bellingham's decision to stay at Dortmund will come as a blow to Liverpool, who were reportedly keen to sign the midfielder this summer. The Reds have been in the market for a new midfielder all summer, but they have so far been unable to bring in a replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, who left the club for Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid are also likely to be disappointed by Bellingham's decision to stay at Dortmund. All three clubs are in need of a new midfielder, and Bellingham would have been a welcome addition to any of their squads.
However, Bellingham's decision to stay at Dortmund is a sign of the club's growing stature in European football. Dortmund have won the Bundesliga twice in the last four seasons, and they have also reached the Champions League quarter-finals in each of the last two seasons.
Bellingham is a key part of Dortmund's success, and his decision to stay at the club is a major boost for the German side.
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