Bellingham brothers pen historic 10-year deal with Burnley

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham and his younger brother, Jobe, brought smiles to football fans with a playful gesture during the La Liga winter break.

The duo “signed” a light-hearted 10-year contract with Championship side Burnley, much to the amusement of fans and officials alike.

While spending the Christmas break in England, the Bellingham brothers were spotted by an eager Burnley fan, Alfie, at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa in Burnley.

Seizing the opportunity, Alfie drafted a mock contract stating, “We Jobe and Jude agree to sign for Burnley for 10 years,” which the brothers gamely signed.

The amusing incident was shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the brothers’ father, where it quickly went viral. The post even caught the attention of Burnley Chairman Alan Pace, who quipped, “Welcome to the recruitment team Alfie.”

This playful moment added a touch of holiday cheer to football fans, showing the Bellingham brothers’ good-natured humor off the pitch.

While the gesture delighted Burnley fans, a move to the Championship side is far from reality for either of the Bellingham brothers. Jude, who joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund last summer, has four-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract.

The England international had a stellar debut season with the Spanish giants, helping them win La Liga and the Champions League and earning a third-place finish in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings.

Jobe, currently playing for Sunderland, has three-and-a-half years left on his contract. The 18-year-old has been in impressive form this season, scoring four goals and registering three assists in 20 Championship appearances.

Jude was also spotted in the crowd at Ewood Park during Sunderland’s 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers on Boxing Day, but he is set to return to Spain for Real Madrid’s first match of 2025 against Valencia on January 3.