Real Madrid have awarded Jude Bellingham a big pay rise to bring his annual salary level with Kylian Mbappe, according to OK Diario. Mbappe was signed as a free agent during the summer after he left Paris Saint-Germain and was placed on a base wage of €15million (£12.

The arrival of Kylian Mbappé further strengthened the attacking options and has added a huge weight to the Bernabéu wage bill.

After starting their UEFA Champions League campaign with a win over VfB Stuttgart, Real Madrid will return to La Liga action tomorrow when they host newly-promoted RCD Espanyol at the Santiago

Jude Bellingham has enjoyed an incredible first year with Real Madrid after helping them win La Liga and the Champions League, with the club now rewarding him by boosting his pay package

Real Madrid made Kylian Mbappe their highest-paid player this summer when they signed him on a free from Paris Saint-Germain, although he still took a major pay cut from his wages in France. However

Kylian Mbappé said he believes he "can do more" despite scoring five goals in seven games since joining Real Madrid this summer, while teammate Jude Bellingham added he thinks the reigning LaLiga champions "can improve.

Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid has reportedly earned Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior a €5 million (£4m/$6m) wage increase apiece.

Jude Bellingham has reportedly been handed a salary increase to ensure his Real Madrid wage is the same as summer signing Kylian Mbappe. Bellingham , 21, joined Los Blancos from Borussia Dortmund last year and he enjoyed a fantastic debut season at the club,