- 19 years old
- £27.8 million initial fee, rising to £32 million
- Five‑year deal
Jobe Bellingham has completed a record sale from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund. The 19‑year‑old signed a contract running until June 2030 and will wear jersey No. 77. The move was finalized on June 10, just in time for Dortmund’s Club World Cup campaign in the U.S.
Sunderland’s Rising Star
Over two seasons at Sunderland, Jobe started 84 Championship matches and scored 11 goals, adding 4 assists
In the 2024–25 season alone, he made 39 starts, scored 4 times, and assisted 3 — helping secure promotion via the play-offs
In March 2024 he gained attention for his versatility—playing across midfield and in attack. Manager Mike Dodds noted:
“He’s a coach’s dream… unbelievable quality with his feet… he’d play in goal if I asked him”
He also won Championship Young Player of the Season, the same award his brother Jude received in 2020
What Fans Loved
Supporters have praised his commitment, maturity, and flair. Football Insider rounded up reactions:
“You looked a class above when they came to Ewood.” — Ryan Higgins, recalling Jobe’s standout Sunderland away performance
“Absolutely gutted but wish him nothing but the best!” — @ByDobson
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Roker Report, a fan outlet, wrote:
“He’s excellent…and for non‑Sunderland fans reading this, he’s more than Jude’s brother…trust me.”
Sunderland Echo summed it up:
“Jobe isn’t riding on a name, he’s earned his reputation through talent, versatility and relentless graft.”
Coaches and Club Praise
Sunderland’s sporting team said:
“He’s a player of huge quality and character… made a lasting impact” .
At Dortmund, sporting director Sebastian Kehl called him:
“An absolute leader… his energy and intelligence will improve our midfield.” .
Why He’s Set for Bigger Stages
Experience: Nearly 110 senior games by age 19, including 3,500+ minutes in a promotion campaign .
Versatility: Played across midfield lines and upfront—7 goals at 18 made him one of the youngest to do so in recent Championship history
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Impact: A leader in locker rooms and on the field, receiving coach and fan accolades during crucial games .
Farewell Love and Dortmund’s Expectations
Jobe recently posted a heartfelt goodbye on Instagram:
“Dear Sunderland… You welcomed me with open arms… I hope that I have made you proud… I will love and remember you fondly for the rest of my life… Jobe, Adopted Mackem.”
Dortmund’s Ricken added:
“His dynamism, professionalism and hunger… will make him a real asset.” .
Analyst Andy Brassell noted:
“Dortmund has taken a calculated risk—Jobe has all the tools to become world‑class.”
Jobe is set to make his Dortmund debut during the Club World Cup and use that stage as a springboard into Bundesliga and European football. With proven grit, technical skill, and praise from fans and staff, he’s well on his way to carving out his own legend—beyond just being Jude’s brother.
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