Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham undergoes shoulder surgery
Bellingham has been managing the injury since 2023, playing with his shoulder strapped, but the 22-year-old decided to go under the knife after Real Madrid's campaign at the Club World Cup, where they lost to Paris St Germain in the semi-finals.
"Bellingham will now undergo a period of rehabilitation, prior to returning to training and starting his recovery," Real Madrid said in a statement.
The club did not give a timeline on his return but Spanish media reported the England international could miss two to three months of action and potentially return in October.
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