Just a post on the TikTok platform from a schoolmate of Jude Bellingham revealed that he had other plans for his future in La Liga when he was 10 years old. The colleague posted a picture written by the current Real Madrid star in a worksheet dealing with the students’ dreams for the future, in which the English midfielder wrote in his handwriting: “A professional player in Barcelona and the England national team.” Jude achieved his dream of playing in the national team (27 international matches), but playing in Barcelona did not materialize, but he joined his rival Real Madrid last June. For his part, Odin Bailly, a friend of the Real Madrid star from his days in the Birmingham City team, revealed the game that the English midfielder is not good at. “Golf, he’s an absolute professional in at golf,” he said. "I'm trying to convince him to play golf, but he's not interested. He can't be good at everything, right?" Bailey, who is three years older than Jude, said that he first heard about Billingham’s talent in primary school in the city and played alongside him on the Birmingham team, where Bailey spent 15 years. He said: “Jude was too young to play on my team at school, but at the age of 15 he played with me and I protected him and took care of him because Very talented, but honestly no one thought he would score goals for Real Madrid. He made the city and his family very proud.” Bailly (23 years old), who was loaned to Stockport from Salford, continued: “He told me that he is comfortable in Madrid, and I do not blame him, as he is in the biggest club in the world and learning from amazing colleagues.” Bailey revealed that he registered three different numbers for Joud on his phone, but under pseudonyms, so that those around him would not know that he was talking to a star, but only to a friend, and added: “For me, he is only a friend.” As for Aitor Karanke, the former Real Madrid star, and Mourinho’s assistant, while coaching the Royal Team, he revealed that he spoke to the president of Birmingham City before assuming the position of the coach there in 2020. Bailey said: “Jude was too young to play in my age group at school but when he was 15 years old, he played up in mine. “I’d like to think I took him under my wing because of the age difference, looked after him and it was clear how good at football he was — there was no hiding his ability. “He’d come up and train with us and he’d be one of the best players, if not the best. Even as a 14 or 15-year-old. “Admittedly, no one would probably have said he’d go on to score ten goals or however many it is for Real Madrid but he’s doing Birmingham, his friends and his family proud. “It’s good to see someone you grew up with, someone you played in the same team with, go on to be a superstar. “And from what he’s said to me, he feels at home in Madrid. I don’t blame him, he’s probably at the biggest club in the world and he’s learning from some incredible players.” Bailey, currently on loan at Stockport from Salford, has three different numbers for Bellingham on his phone. Whenever his name does come up on his screen, though, he is speaking to a pal rather than a superstar. The 23-year-old, aiming for an 11th straight win against Tranmere tomorrow, said: “There’s no ‘I’m Jude Bellingham’. “It’s weird for me as a lot of people are like, ‘What’s he like? What’s he like?’ For me, he’s just Jude as I know him so well. “He’s a great kid but he is so advanced for his age and so ahead of the curve in so many different aspects. “He was as a 16-year-old. What he’s gone on to is unbelievable.” Karanke played his first Clásico and won the Super Cup in 1997, two weeks after joining Real Madrid. He adds: “In order to play in the Clásico, you must be mentally strong. If you win, they carry you on their shoulders, and if you fail, you will receive whistles, and insults  because of your deeds.”