Matthaus urges youngsters to follow Bellingham example

Bayern Munich and Germany icon Lothar Matthäus speaks on Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid

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00:00 What was it like for you switching cultures?

00:02 I mean, it doesn't seem a problem with you, does it?

00:03 But for Bellingham it's different because he was moving at a young age

00:07 from England to Borussia Dortmund, from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid.

00:12 It's in the right steps, but you have to feel you are strong enough for this step,

00:16 what you are doing.

00:18 And I told each young player, don't go only for money.

00:22 When you are young, the money is not the most important.

00:26 You need game practice.

00:27 Because what means the most money is when you are always sitting on the bench.

00:31 And Bellingham was ready to go to Real Madrid.

00:34 Harry Kane is another guy.

00:36 He played 12, 13, 14 years for Tottenham in the Premier League.

00:40 But Bellingham made a great step because he feels strong enough to do it.

00:44 And then, when you feel strong enough, then you have to do it.