Jude Bellingham has been assured of his position at Real Madrid after finding his scoring touch again following Kylian Mbappe’s arrival.

The England international had an impressive season for the Blancos, netting 23 goals that helped secure both the La Liga and Champions League titles, earning him recognition as a contender for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Bellingham received widespread acclaim for his performance in an advanced No. 10 role.

However, with the signing of World Cup winner Mbappe as the latest ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu, Bellingham was expected to take on a more withdrawn role. This change resulted in a goal drought, as he went 12 games without scoring at the start of the 2024-25 season.

Jude Bellingham has been given a positional promise at Real Madrid after rediscovering his goal touch in the wake of Kylian Mbappe’s arrival

In a Clasico match against Barcelona, he was utilized as a secondary right-back and often tasked with defensive duties rather than ones. Recently, though, he has revitalized his game, scoring seven goals in his last 10 appearances, some while filling in for Vinicius Junior as a ‘false nine.’

With Bellingham back in form, Real Madrid Confidencial reports that Carlo Ancelotti has committed to keeping him in an attacking role. The Italian coach is said to have assured the 21-year-old: “I’m not going to place you in any position other than near the penalty area.”