Soccer-Bellingham not weighed down by Real shirt, says Ancelotti

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Scotland v England - Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - September 12, 2023 England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after the match REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo

(Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said he is confident Jude Bellingham can cope with sky-high expectations at the club after the England midfielder's sparkling start to life in the Spanish capital.

Bellingham, 20, joined Real from Borussia Dortmund in June for 103 million euros ($109.75 million) and said at the time that his decision to sign for the 14-times European champions was driven by a desire to add to the their rich soccer history.