Jobe Bellingham is reportedly on the verge of completing a €40 million move to "Borussia Dortmund" from "Sunderland." The 19-year-old midfielder, younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, has been instrumental in helping "Sunderland" secure promotion to the Premier League this season.
"The agreement between the clubs is almost complete, with just a few details remaining to be finalized," German media sources report.
If completed, the transfer would immediately become the highest in "Sunderland's" history, representing a massive profit on the €3.5 million they paid to sign him from "Birmingham City." Bellingham signed a contract until 2028 when joining the Black Cats.
Interestingly, the young talent has been making waves on his own merit rather than living in his brother's shadow. During the 2024-25 season, he appeared in 34 matches, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists – performances that earned him recognition as the best young player of the season.
Despite previous interest from "Crystal Palace," it seems the German giants have won the race for his signature. By the way, Jobe actually wears just "Jobe" on his shirt rather than "Bellingham" – a deliberate choice to establish his own identity in the football world.
Positionally, the youngster thrives playing behind a striker but has shown impressive versatility, adapting well to the left wing and more central roles. His defensive work rate stands out too, with strong ball-recovery skills complementing his attacking contributions.
Bellingham made his professional debut for "Birmingham City" at just 16 years old and went on to make 24 appearances in the Championship before his move to "Sunderland." Will the Dortmund move prove as successful for Jobe as it once was for his older brother?
