Newly promoted Sunderland ace signs for Dortmund in record transfer

Borussia Dortmund has accomplished the signing of Jobe Bellingham for an preliminary £27.8m from newly promoted Premier League facet Sunderland. He turns into Sunderland’s document outgoing switch and Dortmund’s second most costly signing.

The deal features a 15 per cent sell-on clause in addition to add-ons price a possible £4.2m as reported by Sky Sports activities. Bellingham is ready to comply with within the footsteps of older brother Jude who starred for Dortmund for 3 seasons earlier than sealing a blockbuster transfer to Actual Madrid.

The youthful Bellingham helped Sunderland safe a return to the Premier League after an eight yr hiatus. The Black Cats defeated Sheffield United within the Championship play-off closing with Bellingham taking his regular place in midfield.

Dortmund confronted competitors from Manchester United in addition to Bundesliga rivals Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig for the signature of Bellingham, however managed to persuade the 19 yr outdated to hitch.

Like his brother Jude, Jobe spent his youth profession with Birmingham. Whereas Jude left Birmingham for Germany, Jobe stayed countryside – becoming a member of Sunderland in 2023. He finishes his Sunderland profession with 11 objectives in 90 video games.

Bellingham joins Dortmund

Bellingham shared a heartfelt message to the Sunderland followers as his departure was confirmed, crediting them for his progress as a participant.

“It’s time for me to say farewell to all of the loyal folks of Sunderland, who’ve powered me via two unimaginable years in purple and white,” he mentioned.

“Your assist, on so many events, has fully blown me away, particularly within the instances of adversity, which we pulled via 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.”

“I’ll at all times signify Wearside in all that I attempt to attain 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 might have made me the participant that has reached the heights I discover myself at at the moment.”

“I’ll love and keep in mind you fondly for the remainder of my life. To the employees, gamers and most significantly, the supporters, thanks a lot and good luck for the long run.”

Bellingham is eligible to play for Dortmund on this summer season’s Membership World Cup, with the switch being finalized forward of Tuesday’s deadline. Tuesday sees the tip of the primary of two switch home windows this summer season. The window will reopen on June sixteenth and shut on September 1st.

Bellingham will put on the quantity 77 shirt and has signed a deal till 2030.