Sunderland AFC can confirm that we are in advanced negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over a potential transfer for Jobe Bellingham. Many clubs, both in the Premier League and abroad, are displaying keen interest in the young midfielder. It appears that Dortmund is currently in the lead to acquire his signature. He has quite a modest release clause of only £33.7 million (€40 million). The 19-year-old is on course to make one of the biggest moves of the upcoming summer transfer window.
Jobe Bellingham, who came through Birmingham City’s academy, making his first-team debut in 2021 at the age of just 16. Having spent the first two years of his professional career with Birmingham, he transferred to Sunderland in the summer of 2023. His legacy on the pitch with Sunderland remains the most prominent. He was instrumental in powering the club back to the top tier after an eight-year absence. Bellingham’s contributions were critical in Sunderland’s Championship playoff final win over Manchester United, as the Black Cats punched their ticket to the second tier.
Impressive Championship Performance
Last year, Jobe Bellingham announced himself to the league with raucously good defensive talents. Further up the pitch, he ranked fourth in the Championship for regaining possession in the middle third of the pitch. This stat just highlights how great he is at defense and transition, longtime goldmine in the value that he adds. His performance under manager Regis Le Bris has solidified his reputation as one of the promising talents in English football.
Sunderland’s coaching staff understood just how central to their side Bellingham had been. They actually even started negotiations with him over a gentleman’s agreement of sorts, allowing him to leave for less than his release clause should a “big club” come calling. This agreement has opened the door for Borussia Dortmund, who had previously received interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig before firmly pursuing Bellingham.
Following in His Brother’s Footsteps
Should he complete his transfer to Borussia Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham will follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Jude Bellingham. Rival Jude took a similar path in the opposite direction, leaving Birmingham City for Dortmund as a teenager before later signing with Real Madrid. Jobe is further driven by the hope of being reunited with Jude. This prospect has been shaping his spirit as he weighs this important career move.
The summer transfer window is set to formally open June 16 before closing September 1. As the new season approaches, clubs are preparing. Jobe Bellingham’s imminent move to Dortmund has been agreed and is expected to be confirmed at any point. The excitement surrounding his transfer could set the tone for a dynamic summer of player movements across European football.
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