Jude Bellingham could wear the no. 5 jersey at Real Madrid next season, according to Mundiario's Gabriel Inojosa.
Journalist Aleix Genero says this would be the Englishman's preferred number since Zinedine Zidane is his idol. The legendary Frenchman wore it at Real Madrid.
Zidane was reportedly the one who invited the 19-year-old to watch Real Madrid live at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bellingham has said plenty of positive words about Zizou lately.
Jesus Vallejo currently wears the no. 5. His current deal with the Whites expires in 2025.
Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid is going to be official in the coming weeks. The midfielder is expected to sign a contract until 2029. His move would cost the Whites around €120m.
The wonderkid has scored 11 goals and provided 7 assists in 40 appearances for Borussia Dortmund this season.