Casillas Tips Bellingham To Become Future Real Madrid Captain
Legendary Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas believes Jude Bellingham has the credentials to become a future Los Blancos captain.
Bellingham impressed in his first season in the Spanish capital, scoring 23 goals across all competitions and winning La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
The 20-year-old is currently with the England squad at EURO 2024 and scored the winner in their opening game against Serbia.
Casillas has been impressed by Bellingham's mentality and maturity, and has tipped him for greatness at the record European champions.
"Bellingham has made it at the most important club in the world and has shown that he is a great player and that he can be there," Casillas said.
"Now, and next year, more may be asked of him, but that is what will make him a star.
"Let's see if he can also consolidate this way of playing. He is one of the great players in the world."
Casillas, who himself was Real Madrid captain, added: "He can surely be the captain of Real Madrid, of course.
"He has everything to form the role.
"There are more experienced players at the top [now], but I would advise him to continue learning from the veterans there, soaking up the history of the club, and to do everything he can to be a great player and captain.
"He plays for England, who are very strong and already [made the final] in a tough championship three years ago. He has what it takes to adapt to the Euros."
