Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic has outlined the “next step” for Jude Bellingham amid links with Liverpool.
The Reds have been heavily linked with the talented midfielder for more than a year, as Bellingham becomes one of the most sought after players in Europe. So far this season, the 19-year-old has scored eight goals in all competitions, including four in the Champions League.
Liverpool are known to be admirers of Bellingham’s qualities, with reports continuing to speculate that a move could happen at the end of the season. However, other clubs such as Manchester City, Real Madrid, Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in the midfielder.
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Terzic has been speaking about Bellingham’s ability, ahead of Dortmund’s Champions League clash against Man City on Tuesday night. The 39-year-old explained what’s changed in Bellingham’s game this season, and has outlined the “next step” in the player’s career.
“Borussia Dortmund is well known for offering young talents the platform to play at the highest level,” Terzic is quoted saying in The Mirror .
“I think Jude is the oldest 19-year-old I’ve ever seen. He’s great on and off the pitch. We are really happy with him. It’s a win-win situation.
“Not only do we benefit from him, but Dortmund is also the right step for him in his development.
“Jude will have a big impact, not only tomorrow (against Man City) and for the rest of the season, but also with the England national team in the next few years.
“I've been lucky enough to work with Declan Rice at West Ham and I think both of them are going to dominate English football, in terms of the midfield positions, for the next decade.
“This season, Jude has a slightly different role within the team. He’s more attacking, he’s entering the opposition box many times. He already scored eight goals for us this season. This is the next step that we talked about with him before the season.
“We’re very happy that he is performing this way, but we know his development is not finished yet and we are here to support him and to find his limits.”
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