Jobe Bellingham has penned an emotional goodbye to Sunderland together with his transfer to Borussia Dortmund anticipated to be accomplished this afternoon.
The England Underneath-21 worldwide will be a part of the Bundesliga membership forward of at the moment’s deadline for gamers to be registered in time for this summer season’s Membership World Cup.
Bellingham has opted to comply with the identical path as his brother Jude, who moved to Dortmund in 2020 earlier than switching to Actual Madrid three years later.
It has been reported Jobe will price Dortmund an preliminary £26.9million, plus add-ons and a 15 per cent promote on payment.
It represents deal for each golf equipment, though Jobe leaves with a heavy coronary heart after changing into a agency followers’ favorite throughout his time on Wearside.
From Instagram: Jobe’s #SAFC farewell pic.twitter.com/mApzwl7erk
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Goodbye Wearside
The 19-year-old wrote on Instagram: “It’s time for me to say farewell to all of the loyal individuals of Sunderland, who’ve powered me by way of two unbelievable years in pink and white.
“Your assist, on many events, has fully blown me away, particularly within the instances of adversity which we pulled by way of 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 assist for the crew and I since I arrived at your loved one membership was unwavering, and for that I’m perpetually indebted to you as individuals and supporters.
“I’ll at all times characterize Wearside in all that I try to realize for the remainder of my profession, wherever that could be. I hope that I’ve made you proud alongside the way in which, and in return you’ve gotten made me the participant that has reached the heights I discover myself at at the moment.
“So, thanks. I’ll love and keep 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.