Jobe Bellingham Set to Join Borussia Dortmund in €30M Transfer Move

Jobe Bellingham, the 19-year-old Sunderland midfielder, has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund, following in the footsteps of his older brother Jude Bellingham, who rose to stardom with the German club before moving to Real Madrid. The transfer is expected to be finalized at €30 million, despite Sunderland’s initial €40 million release clause valuation, thanks to a prior handshake agreement. This move marks a significant step for Jobe, who helped Sunderland secure promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs last month, contributing four goals and three assists in 43 appearances this season.

Borussia Dortmund’s strategy of nurturing young English talent, previously seen with Jude Bellingham and Jamie Gittens, continues to attract rising stars. Jobe, who began his career at Birmingham City’s academy like his brother, aims to carve his own path, having expressed a desire to establish his identity separate from Jude’s legacy. The transfer has sparked discussions about the valuation of young players and Dortmund’s role as a launchpad for future stars, with some fans speculating a future move to Real Madrid for Jobe. Negotiations between Dortmund and Sunderland are underway to finalize the deal.