Jude Bellingham signed off his first statement after surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury with a three-word tease for Real Madrid supporters to latch onto: “See you soon.” Quite how soon remains to be seen.

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has undergone shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the start of the La Liga season

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has successfully undergone surgery to address a long-standing shoulder dislocation issue, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.