Hughes is also not surprised at how quickly Bellamy has settled in to the first team, scoring two goals in his first four appearances in City colours.
"I needed to bring in a guy that had drive and personality and outstanding pace, which would give us a threat that we didn't have before Craig came.," Hughes has said.
"The fact that he is able to stretch teams and give them a problem with his pace and ability on the ball, that enables other players in our team to have more space.
"I think it is important to have players who have that will and that mentality and certainly Craig has that in abundance.
"I think it's good for the dressing room. As they gel as a group, because it's still very early, once they get three or four games together, I think you will see that mentality come to the fore even more."