The England international is currently sidelined through injury, but on Friday he proved again why Madridistas have fallen in love with him so quickly — spending a full nine hours at the training ground.
Back on the Grass After Surgery
Bellingham, who underwent shoulder surgery over the summer, is still in the process of ramping up his recovery. The 21-year-old has been ruled unlikely to return to competitive action before October, but that hasn’t stopped him from pushing himself at every opportunity.
Earlier this week, cameras spotted him back out on the training pitch with Xabi Alonso’s squad, working individually as he builds strength. For fans, it was a huge relief to see him moving well, even though the club won’t be rushing him back too soon.
Nine Hours at Valdebebas
But the real gist came on Friday. According to journalist Álvaro Esteban, Jude spent a staggering nine hours at Valdebebas, Madrid’s training base.
Reports say he arrived around 1pm and didn’t leave until close to 10pm. Omo, that’s serious commitment — a whole working day plus overtime just to speed up recovery.
This kind of dedication shows why Bellingham has quickly become a key figure, both on and off the pitch, for Los Blancos.
Why This Matters for Madrid
Real Madrid are currently flying high in La Liga, with new signing Kylian Mbappé and other youngsters like Arda Güler stepping up. But make no mistake — when fully fit, Bellingham is one of the first names on the team sheet.
His box-to-box energy, goals from midfield, and leadership qualities at just 21 years old make him one of the most valuable assets at the club. Omo, if he’s putting in nine-hour shifts just to get back faster, fans know he’ll return hungrier than ever.
Final Word
For now, the medical team is keeping things cautious, and Bellingham’s competitive return will likely not happen before October. But the signs are positive. With this level of dedication, it’s only a matter of time before he’s back dazzling at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Omo, Madrid fans — seeing this kind of work rate, e clear say Bellingham go come back stronger than before. Una dey ready?
