The question was simple, rhetorical, and delivered with a blend of arrogance and authority: “Does Jude Bellingham want to win the Ballon d’Or?”.
When you note which club has homed the most recipients of the accolade, the recruitment executive’s choice of opening gambit sings.
Real Madrid will position their offer to Bellingham – the most coveted young midfielder in Europe – as his opportunity to become the best…