Jude Bellingham's best friend in football outside of Real Madrid is shock Premier League player outside the top six

Jude Bellingham has named his best friend outside of the Real Madrid team and it's a shock player currently playing in the Premier League.

Bellingham has been a hit at Real since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund last summer.

He's made an instant impression in Spain, scoring an impressive 22 goals across all competitions.

The England international has already steered his side to La Liga glory as he looks to inspire them to Champions League success, too.

Bellingham has not only adapted to the style of football in Spain but has also become a popular figure within the club's dressing room.

He's often seen joking with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Lucas Vasquez and Federico Valverde - whether it's on the pitch or on social media.

But who is Bellingham's best friend outside of Real?

Well, it's his former club colleague Giovanni Reyna, who played with him at Dortmund.

Reyna joined Nottingham Forest on loan for the rest of the season during this year's January transfer window, with Bellingham calling him a 'really good guy'.

When asked to name his best friend outside of the Real side, he replied: "I think Gio Reyna... Dortmund team-mate, U.S. national team.

"Yeah, really good guy, really good player. Got on really well with him in Dortmund. I've not seen him for a while."

Jude Bellingham plants a kiss on Giovanni Reyna after a goal for Borussia Dortmund. Image: Getty

Bellingham played alongside Reyna, son of former Manchester City midfielder Claudio Reyna, during his entire career at Dortmund.

The American winger, who was born in Sunderland, made 14 appearances in all competitions for the German club this season before moving to Forest on loan in January.

He's featured in nine Premier League matches since his loan transfer.

A link-up between Bellingham and Reyna could be on the cards in the summer after Euro 2024, with the Real midfielder set to play a big role for England.

Topics: Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Football

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