Bellingham Breaks Silence: Don’t Trust the Clowns Spreading Alonso Exit Rumors

Overview

Jude Bellingham has firmly denied reports alleging he played a role in Xabi Alonso's departure from Real Madrid, delivering a blunt and harsh response to what he called "lies". Real Madrid had ended its contract with head coach Xabi Alonso earlier this week, following the Merengues' defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Since then, Castilla coach Álvaro Arbeloa was appointed interim manager of the first team.

Rumors, Terms, and the Response

Following Alonso's departure, rumors spread that several Real Madrid stars were not on good terms with the Spanish coach, which was said to have contributed to his exit "by mutual agreement". Some reports pointed to Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham among those players. But Bellingham broke his silence, replying in a heated tone via the JB5 app, saying: "Until now I've been overlooking a lot of this stuff, hoping the truth would come out with time. But frankly... this is pure nonsense".

During Alonso's six-and-a-half-month spell at the Santiago Bernabéu, reports circulated that some players did not warmly receive his training methods, though the identities remained unknown and no formal confirmation came, not stopping several outlets from speculating. Bellingham, for his part, has been a key figure in Real Madrid's squad this season, playing the full minutes of the match the team lost in the Spanish Super Cup final. Mbappé, meanwhile, chose a different reply, writing on his social platforms that working and learning under Xabi Alonso was “an honor and a pleasure”.

And the England star added: “I truly feel sorry for those who believe every word from these clowns and their alleged sources. Do not believe everything you read. Sometimes these people must be held accountable for spreading such misleading and hurtful information for clicks and controversy”.

As for Alonso's six-month spell, the discussion around his coaching methods continued, but Bellingham remained central to Real Madrid's campaign this season, and Mbappé’s reaction offered a contrasting tone to the saga. A side note in the coverage shows a Copa del Rey snapshot featuring a fixture between Alavés and Real Madrid scheduled for 21:00 on 14 January 2026, illustrating the broader context of Madrid's season.

In closing, Bellingham has been a key player this season, while Mbappé's response signals a more measured stance amid the noise. Final thought: if rumors paid salaries, the press would need a bigger payroll. Punchline coming soon: if you listen hard enough, you can hear the clickbait gears turning. And yes, that is meant to be funny – or at least a very expensive metaphor for bad journalism.