Jude Bellingham is a formidable candidate for the Golden Boy award, but his close friend Jamal Musiala also deserves the honor.

Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham were both born in 2003. They have a close friendship and shared early football experiences. These two talented attacking midfielders play for the England U15, U17 and U21 national teams.

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However, their paths diverged when Musiala returned to his native Germany. Musiala has lived in England since he was seven years old, honing his skills in the youth systems of clubs such as Southampton and Chelsea. He is currently a mainstay at Bayern Munich, while Bellingham is a prominent nаme at Real Madrid .

German press said Bayern Munich is having difficulty extending Musiala’s contract, which expires in 2026. If this situation lasts, Musiala will be a sought-after free agent in European football and of course, Real Madrid does not want to ignore such an elite talent.Despite their separate career trajectories, Bellingham and Musiala remained close friends. They are candidates for the Golden Boy award given by Tuttosport. Besides, both are competing for the Kopa Trophy, voted by France Football, awarded to the best football player under 21 years old.