Bellingham Follows in Brother’s Footsteps with Record Bundesliga Move
- Borussia Dortmund signed 19-year-old midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland on June 10, 2025, with a five-year contract until 2030.
- The transfer followed Sunderland's club-record agreement to sell Bellingham for an initial €33 million plus €5 million in add-ons and a 15% sell-on clause.
- Bellingham joined Sunderland from Birmingham in summer 2023 for £1.5 million, following his older brother Jude's path who joined Dortmund in 2020 before moving to Real Madrid.
- Bellingham, thrilled to join Borussia Dortmund, looks forward to competing for trophies with the club and will don the number 77 jersey during the FIFA Club World Cup.
- This signing makes Bellingham the second-most expensive Dortmund acquisition and suggests a continuation of Dortmund's focus on developing young English talent following Jude Bellingham's success.
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FOR a kid so determined to escape his brother’s shadow that he refuses to wear his surname on his shirt, it seems a strange career move. But Jobe Bellingham’s transfer to Borussia Dortmund — the club where brother Jude emerged as a world-class talent — is intriguing. Jobe Bellingham is on the verge of signing for Borussia DortmundGetty INSTAGRAM @judebellinghamThe midfielder is following in the footsteps of brother Jude[/caption] GettyJude Belli…
Jobe Bellingham Says Emotional Goodbye to Sunderland as He Joins Borussia Dortmund - G3 Football
Experience Jobe Bellingham's emotional departure from Sunderland as he embarks on a new chapter with Borussia Dortmund. Discover the impact of community support on player development and the anticipation surrounding his debut in the Bundesliga. Follow Bellingham's journey as he navigates the challenges of transitioning to a more competitive league and strives to make his mark on the international stage. Source
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