Revealed: Florentino Perez warned Jude Bellingham & four other Real Madrid players to 'change their attitude' in personal meetings after Xabi Alonso's sacking

Peter McVitie Wed, 28 January 2026 at 10:48 am UTC·4 min read President steps in to demand immediate culture shift The recent resurgence at Real Madrid has been widely praised as the "Arbeloa effect," but fresh reports from Spain indicate the turnaround was triggered by a direct intervention from the boardroom. According to Cadena SER, club president Perez felt compelled to step in personally after the sacking of Alonso, identifying a lack of intensity and self-demand as the primary reasons for the team's struggles.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Perez reportedly summoned Bellingham for a private summit to request a shift in demeanour. While the England international...