Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has welcomed Jude Bellingham to the club.

The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder enjoyed his signing ceremony at the Santiago Bernabeu today.

Florentino said: "Today is again a great day for all Madrid players. We should be proud of what this club means in the world. Our story is built with players who have a different talent who make this shirt great. Players who are madridistas. One of the best players in the world arrives at Real Madrid. He is here because he wanted it. He wanted to choose the most prestigious team in the world. He was able to choose any of the best but chose Real Madrid.

"I know everything you have worked to reach the team of the 14 Cups in Europe. I appreciate your choice to choose Real Madrid, your team. You have fallen in love with Real Madrid seeing how the last Champions have been conquered. In those comebacks and endings are all our values. We never give up.

"The Santiago Bernabéu awaits you. There will be present the hearts of millions of people with that Madrid feeling. That will be your great strength to overcome the pressure of Madrid. Your loved ones also accompany you. You are only 19 years old and you have become that player we want to see. You come from one of the great clubs in Europe with which we have a great relationship. You have been chosen the best player in the Bundesliga, you have been the best in an unforgettable season. You made history in Birmingham at the age of 16, even withdrawing your number, and in the Champions League at the age of 17.

"With the England team you have earned the admiration of everyone being one of the best players at 19 years old. These are numbers that show that we are facing a player of extraordinary quality and that he is called to give many joys to the madridistas. We will try to make you happy. These are challenges for which you are prepared."