Duolingo paying off
Jude Bellingham continues to impress everyone on and off the pitch after delivering a speech to Real Madrid fans in Spanish.
Of course, living in Spain, one would expect him to know a bit of basic Spanish but it appears the 20-year-old has mastered it in less than 12 months.
Madrid celebrated their 36th LaLiga crown with their fans on Sunday after being crowned champions last week following Barcelona’s defeat to Girona. The party was put on hold however to allow full focus on the Champions League in midweek.
Bellingham wows everyone
Thousands club’s tradition celebration spot at Cibeles square where the players gave speeches to the fans.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti led a chorus of the club anthem and even recreated the iconic Don Carlo cigar meme from their 2022 parade while Nacho and Toni Kroos also addressed the crowd.
The warmest reception however was for Bellingham, who has made life in Spain look easy.
In his first season he scored 22 goals and provided 10 assists in 39 games in all competitions but his next bit of talent was to show off his Spanish skills.
Addressing the crowd in their native tongue, he said: “Thank you so much for your support this season.
“One more great match at Wembley. Let’s go to win. Hala Madrid!” which then set the jubilant crowd off.
Reacting to the video, many were impressed by how quickly he picked up the language.
One person said: “I’m not Spanish and even I know that was pretty good.
“Tbf decent accent as well,” said a second.
A third commented: “The way he’s settled at Madrid, it’s just unbelievable.
“Fair fucks to Jude. I know it shouldn’t be a shock that he can speak Spanish now, but it’s crazy how he’s settled in so fast to a notoriously hard crowd. Proper guy,” added a fourth.
“Such an impressive young man both on and off the pitch.”
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