Jobe Bellingham joins Borussia Dortmund in club-record £32m transfer

Jobe Bellingham has completed a record-breaking transfer from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund with a five-year contract, reportedly worth around £32 million including add-ons. The 19-year-old midfielder, who helped Sunderland earn promotion to the Premier League, follows in the footsteps of his older brother Jude Bellingham, who also moved from Birmingham City to Dortmund before joining Real Madrid. Dortmund views Jobe as a highly talented player with maturity and intelligence, fitting their philosophy of developing young talent, despite recent challenges in maintaining their reputation as a finishing school for players. Bellingham is set to debut for Dortmund at the FIFA Club World Cup shortly after his transfer, facing a demanding schedule that includes Bundesliga and Champions League football. Sunderland expressed pride in Bellingham's contributions and acknowledged his desire to forge his own path, with a sell-on clause reportedly included in the deal. While Jobe has shown promise, questions remain about his readiness for top-flight football, with expectations high for both the player and Dortmund to succeed at the highest level.