Jude Bellingham is preparing to commit his long-term future to Real Madrid until 2031, although sources suggest the England international could eventually face a major career decision over whether to continue in Spain or experience the Premier League.

The midfielder is expected to sign a new five-year contract on improved terms, reflecting his importance to the team and his ambition to establish himself among the club’s leading players at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The proposed extension would keep Bellingham at Real Madrid until he is 28, an age when he could be approaching the peak of his career. Having joined the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, the deal could see him spend almost a decade in the Spanish capital.

Despite his commitment to Madrid, sources indicate that Bellingham still has a long-term ambition to experience the Premier League. The competition remains unexplored territory for the midfielder, despite his status as one of England’s most prominent footballers.

However, there is no immediate intention for Bellingham to leave Real Madrid. Negotiations over his new contract began around six months ago, and the midfielder is now reportedly close to finalising an extension that would secure his future at the club for years to come.

Sources close to the situation suggest that Bellingham’s affection for Real Madrid has grown significantly since his arrival in Spain. His connection with the club has strengthened to such an extent that another contract extension in the future would not come as a surprise, potentially allowing him to spend an even greater part of his career in the Spanish capital.

Bellingham is determined to establish himself as an iconic figure at the Santiago Bernabéu, where his performances and personality have helped him become one of the club’s central figures.

Jose Mourinho is also understood to be a major admirer of the midfielder. Bellingham’s value to Real Madrid extends beyond his on-field contributions, with his profile also enhancing the club’s global commercial and marketing appeal.

For the time being, Bellingham remains fully focused on Madrid. Although playing in the Premier League remains a long-term ambition, his proposed new contract would provide greater stability and allow him to concentrate on achieving his immediate objectives in Spain.

The key question is whether his desire to experience English football will eventually become strong enough to persuade him to leave Real Madrid and pursue a new challenge later in his career.