Sunderland AFC has confirmed the completion of an eight-figure transfer deal for midfielder Jobe Bellingham. He’s on his way to Borussia Dortmund for a club-record transfer fee. The agreement is worth a total of around €33 million (£27.8 million), including €5 million (£4.2 million) in add-ons. This moment for Sunderland represents the largest transfer fee the club has ever received.
Bellingham moved to Sunderland in the summer of 2023 from Birmingham City, having come through the club’s academy. His exceptional form was critical to Sunderland’s promotion back to the Premier League. It was the perfect confluence of events that led to their win in the Championship play-off final, ending an eight-year stay away from English football’s top flight. Last season, he was fourth in the Championship for winning back the ball in the middle third of the pitch. This remarkable accomplishment speaks to his elite two-way defensive prowess and importance to team success.
Details of the Transfer Agreement
According to the transfer agreement, that includes a 15 percent sell-on clause. This clause guarantees that Sunderland will see some financial reward if and when Bellingham gets transferred again. As it stands without add-ons, this transfer will see Bellingham become the second-most expensive signing in Borussia Dortmund’s history. This cleverly executed market move only strengthens his value in the overall football market.
That’s because Bellingham has a huge link to Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. His older brother, Jude Bellingham, suited up for the German side for three seasons before transferring to Real Madrid. The much younger Bellingham has a difficult hill to climb. He’s been doing things in England’s second-tier Championship that have put him in perfect position to make this career move.
Future Prospects for Sunderland
Get excited Sunderland fans because the summer transfer window is shaping up to be a good one! It opens June 16, closing September 1, and the MLS club will look to bolster its squad during that window. The club are looking to sign four or five new players with an emphasis on putting steel down the spine of the team.
Sunderland are looking to sign four or five new players this summer, with the priority being the spine of the team. – Keith Downie
Sunderland too have already broken their own transfer record this summer by permanently signing Enzo Le Fee for £20 million. Now, speculation is everywhere that they might do it again and soon.
There is every chance they will break their transfer record again, having done so already with the £20m permanent signing of Enzo Le Fee. – Keith Downie
Sunderland are not currently looking to re-sign former club captain Jordan Henderson. Still, club officials have suggested that is subject to change as the transfer window progresses.
Sunderland are currently not pursuing former captain Jordan Henderson, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen later in the window depending on circumstances. – Keith Downie
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