Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Jobe Bellingham on a five-year deal from Sunderland.
The charge was undisclosed however the Wearsiders have revealed it was a club-record sale, surpassing the £30million they acquired from Everton for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in 2017.
There may also be add-ons in addition to a 15 per cent sell-on clause for the 19-year-old midfielder.
The identify is Jobe. pic.twitter.com/tJEdQZZMCr
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) June 10, 2025
Bellingham performed a key function in Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League and he leaves having spent two years on the Stadium of Gentle.
He’ll journey with Dortmund to the Membership World Cup on Friday.
Bellingham stated: “I’m thrilled to now be a Borussia Dortmund participant and to struggle for titles along with this nice membership. I need to contribute my half to celebrating successes with the unbelievable followers right here and can work on myself and with the staff each day to realize that. I’m very excited that I’ll already get to put on the black-and-yellow jersey on the Membership World Cup.”
Ricken thrilled to snare Jobe
Dortmund sporting director Lars Ricken added: “Jobe is an exceptionally proficient participant who, regardless of his younger age, already possesses exceptional maturity and recreation intelligence.
“We’re satisfied that he completely suits our philosophy of nurturing younger abilities and giving them the chance to develop on the highest degree. His professionalism, dynamism, and ambition will enrich our staff.
“We sit up for accompanying him on his journey and are assured that he’ll play an essential function in Borussia Dortmund’s future.”
Bellingham had curiosity from different Bundesliga golf equipment and the Premier League however opted to observe the identical path as his brother Jude, who moved to Dortmund in 2020 earlier than switching to Actual Madrid three years later.
Jobe pens emotional goodbye
Earlier on Tuesday, Jobe penned an emotional goodbye to the Sunderland supporters with whom he loved a detailed bond.
The 19-year-old wrote on Instagram: “It’s time for me to say farewell to all of the loyal folks of Sunderland, who’ve powered me by two unbelievable years in pink and white.
“Your help, on many events, has fully blown me away, particularly within the instances of adversity which we pulled by collectively.
“You welcomed me with open arms as a child leaving residence for the primary time, and I’m proud that our relationship has grown to be so robust ever since. Your help for the staff and I since I arrived at your loved one membership was unwavering, and for that I’m endlessly indebted to you as folks and supporters.
“I’ll all the time characterize Wearside in all that I attempt to realize for the remainder of my profession, wherever which may be. I hope that I’ve made you proud alongside the way in which, and in return you might have made me the participant that has reached the heights I discover myself at in the present day.
“So, thanks. I’ll love and bear in mind you fondly for the remainder of my life, from the underside of my coronary heart.”
Jobe could face his brother on the Membership World Cup with Jude’s Actual Madrid additionally concerned.
From Instagram: Jobe’s #SAFC farewell pic.twitter.com/mApzwl7erk
— Phil Smith (@Phil__Smith) June 10, 2025
Blow for Sunderland
Though the transfer was broadly anticipated it represents a blow to Sunderland who already face the daunting activity of strengthening their squad forward of their first season again within the high flight.
Sporting director Kristjaan Spearman stated: “I had no doubts that Jobe would develop with us at Sunderland. He has an unrelenting dedication to enchancment that solely the easiest possess, and his development is evident for all to see.
“Much less apparent are the sacrifices and the challenges alongside the way in which, and I couldn’t be prouder of how he’s carried out himself and embraced the membership, the neighborhood, and our supporters. He’s lived and breathed Sunderland each step of the way in which.
“For our membership, it’s one other illustration of the energy of our technique and what’s potential. Jobe needed to create his personal story, be a part of a brand new Sunderland, and make a long-lasting influence. He achieved all of this, and though we’re naturally disillusioned to lose a participant of Jobe’s high quality, everybody at SAFC needs him nicely on this subsequent stage of his journey.”
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— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) June 10, 2025
