BORUSSIA DORTMUND have announced the signing of Jobe Bellingham in an initial £26.9million deal from Sunderland.
The Bundesliga club have confirmed the arrival of Bellingham, 19, who follows in the footsteps of superstar brother Jude.
instagram @bvb09Jobe Bellingham has signed for Borussia Dortmund[/caption]
instagram @bvb09The midfielder has completed a transfer worth £26.9m[/caption]
instagram @bvb09Bellingham has penned a five-year deal until 2030[/caption]
Bellingham joins Dortmund on a five-year deal running until 2030 after helping guide Sunderland to the Premier League last season.
It’s thought that the deal could rise up to £32m and includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause for Sunderland.
The teenager will wear number 77 for his new club, sporting his first name ‘Jobe’ on the rear of his shirt to avoid the weight of his surname.
Bellingham has signed in time to participate in the Club World Cup for the German giants – who face Brazilian side Fluminense in their opening clash next Tuesday.
The midfielder’s decision to head to the US for the Club World Cup this month means he has chosen to withdraw from the England U21 squad for this summer’s Under 21 Euros.
Bellingham, who came through the ranks academy at Birmingham City like his brother, has earned his switch off the back of two strong seasons at Sunderland.
He managed four goals and three assists as the Black Cats finished fourth in the Championship this season, ultimately being promoted via the play-off final.
Bellingham penned an emotional goodbye to the Sunderland fans in an open letter on his Instagram.
GettyBellingham has bid an emotional farewell to Sunderland after helping them gain promotion to the Premier League[/caption]
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It read: “Dear Sunderland, it’s time for me to say farewell to all the loyal people of Sunderland, who have powered me through two incredible years in Red and White.
“Your support, on so many occasions, has completely blown me away, especially in the times of adversity which we pulled through together.
“You welcomed me with open arms as a kid leaving home for the first time, and I am proud that our relationship has grown to be so strong ever since.
“Your support for the team and I since I arrived at your beloved club was unwavering, and for that I am forever indebted to you as people and supporters.
“I will always represent Wearside in all that I strive to achieve for the rest of my career, wherever that may be.
“I hope that I have made you proud along the way, and in return you have made me the player that has reached the heights I find myself at today. So thank you.
“I will love and remember you fondly for the rest of my life, from the bottom of my heart.
“I tried to embody the passion you have for the city on the football pitch and I’m so incredibly delighted that our journey came to an end with a victory at Wembley to restore the club in its rightful place.
“To the staff, players & most importantly the supporters thank you so much & good luck for the future.
“Jobe, Adopted Mackem.”
Bellingham joins Dortmund as the Champions League club’s second most expensive signing in history – bettered only by the arrival of Ousmane Dembele in 2016.
His initial £26.9m fee is more than the £25m initial fee that Dortmund splashed on brother Jude in 2020.
Jude spent three years at Signal Iduna Park before leaving for Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £114m in 2023, having made over 130 appearances for the club.
On signing for Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham said: “I’m very happy to be a Borussia Dortmund player now and to fight for titles together with this great club.
“I want to play my part in celebrating success with these great fans here and will work on myself and with the team every day.
“And I’m very happy that I’ll be wearing the black and yellow jersey at the Fifa Club World Cup.”
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GettyJude Bellingham spent three years at Borussia Dortmund[/caption]
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