Ancelotti points to Bellingham as the unexpected successor to Benzema

Published:23/08/2023 - 22:47h

Updated:23/08/2023 - 22:47h

Carlo Ancelotti once again made it clear that Real Madrid will not sign another striker this summer. In an interview with 'Radio Tv Serie A', the coach assured that, given the loss of Karim Benzema, Jude Bellingham will continue playing as 'false 9'

The Real Madrid is very satisfied with the beginning of season of Jude Bellingham. The ex mediocentro of the Borussia Dortmund has led to the group 'merengue' in his first victories in LaLiga, 'wetting' in front of the Athletic of Bilbao and the Almería (doublet). In this regard, Carlo Ancelotti took advantage of his last interview to leave clear that, at least in the first stretch of the season, the 'crack' English will follow playing as 'false 9', covering the drop of Karim Benzema.

In a talk for 'Radio Tv Series To', the Italian trainer descartó the interest in Victor Osimhen when referring to the actuality of the Napoli, his penultimate club before returning to Chamartín. "Never we think in fichar to the Nigerian, with the club think that the arrival of Bellingham covers the absence of Benzema, without creating too many dualisms", explained 'Carletto'.

Ancelotti, surprised by the maturity of Bellingham

On the adaptation of Jude, the míster of Reggiolo did not hide his admiration by the character and personality of the mediocentro. "It is a serious boy, mature and with quality. What is doing does not surprise by which knew it, what surprises is that only it have 20 years". The one of Stourbridge also adds an assistance in the start suspender belt, being up to now the 'MVP' of a Madrid that recently will contest his first party like venue the next week.

Regarding his future in the club, Ancelotti affirmed that "it prefers to work day in day out", this in reference to the rumours on his possible arrival to the Brazilian selection in 2024. In concrete, when being consulted by his next destination, evaded the question with a prank. "A final between the Italy of Spalletti and the Brazil of Ancelotti? It has been a lovely interview, greet you..."., it said between laughs.

Arabia is not an option for Ancelotti

The Italian was more cutting when referring to a possible interest of the Arab league. "I did not receive direct offers. I am well here, knows it all the world". In this sense, 'Carletto' ensured that, this year, the aim of the Madrid will be "to compete in all the competitions that contest, as always". And, on his retreat, also has it clear. "What would like me do is the husband, the grandfather, the tourist and the tifoso. The football has given me a lot, especially the joy to work in what always it did me happy", puntualizó.