Borussia Dortmund have pulled off another impressive signing with the acquisition of Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland in a deal that could rise to €33 million.
At just 18 years old, Jobe Bellingham has made waves with his performances in the Championship, showcasing a maturity and technical ability well beyond his years. Sunderland initially rejected an offer of around €20 million earlier this summer, holding out for more.
Borussia Dortmund’s interest in Jobe is no surprise given the club’s reputation for identifying and nurturing elite young talent. The club has been at the forefront of Europe’s youth-first recruitment strategy, having developed stars like Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, and Jadon Sancho into world-class players before selling them for significant profits.
If the full add-ons are met, Jobe Bellingham will become Borussia Dortmund’s second-most expensive signing in history, behind only Ousmane Dembélé, who cost the club €35 million in 2016. This puts Bellingham ahead of names like Sébastien Haller and Mats Hummels in terms of transfer outlay, showing the level of faith Dortmund have in his ability and potential impact.
Jobe’s move will further boost Dortmund’s midfield options, especially as the club looks to refresh its squad after narrowly missing out on the Bundesliga title in recent seasons.
For many fans, this transfer feels like déjà vu. Jude Bellingham’s success at Dortmund helped catapult him to Real Madrid, where he now stars in La Liga.
Jobe, more versatile and forward-oriented, has often been deployed in attacking midfield roles, offering creativity and an eye for goal.
Sunderland, despite losing a star, will be celebrating a record-breaking piece of business that sets a new standard for talent development and transfer negotiation in the Championship.
Will he perform good at Dortmund just like his brother or be a flop at the club after a season ?
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