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'The wait is over - Vamos': Stourbridge's Jude Bellingham begins training at Real Madrid

Stourbridge's Jude Bellingham has began training with Real Madrid following his £88.5 million move from Borussia Dortmund.

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Former Birmingham City academy graduate Bellingham, who began his footballing journey with the Glassboys, completed his move to the La Liga giants earlier this summer.

The deal, which could rise to £115m with add ons, saw England international Bellingham pen a six-year deal in Spain.

And now, after a few weeks off, the youngster was all smiles as he took part in his first training session with Madrid.

Posting on his Instagram page, the midfielder, who has already made 116 senior appearances, uploaded pictures from the training ground alongside manager Carlos Ancelotti, who is set to leave club at the end of next season to become the new Brazil manager.

When posting the photographs, who captioned the post with: "The wait is over. Vamos!!!!"