June 10, 2025 – Dortmund — Borussia Dortmund has secured a major coup by signing 19‑year‑old midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland on a five-year deal—just five years after they brought in his brother, Jude Bellingham .
A Club Record: £27.8m + £4.2m in Add-Ons
Dortmund parted with an initial €33m (around £27.8m)—making Jobe just their second most expensive signing—and included £4.2m in performance-based add-ons plus a 15% sell-on clause. The contract runs until 2030, giving him time to grow and shine.
From Championship to Champions League Stage
A key player in Sunderland’s return to the Premier League—contributing 11 goals and 4 assists in 90 appearances—Jobe arrives on the back of his Championship Young Player of the Year award. He rejected interest from RB Leipzig and Frankfurt, opting to follow in brother Jude’s footsteps at Dortmund.
Crafting His Own Identity
Despite inevitable comparisons, Jobe is forging his own path—notably choosing to use only his first name on his jersey as a sign of independence. Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl praised his leadership and charisma, declaring that Jobe will bring maturity to their midfield.
Club World Cup on the Horizon
With the FIFA Club World Cup kicking off on June 17, Dortmund secured the deal early to ensure Jobe can hit the ground running—in the stadium where his brother made history.
What’s Next
- For Dortmund: They’re investing not just in talent, but in a legacy saying, “We build champions.”
- For Jobe: It’s now a test on Europe’s big stage—a chance to prove he’s more than his famous surname.
- Long term: With his talent and the developmental environment at Dortmund, could we see another Bellingham star glow in yellow?
In summary: A club-record entry, a family legacy continued, and a young man determined to define himself. Jobe Bellingham’s step to Dortmund isn’t just a transfer—it’s the beginning of his own story on Europe’s grandest stages.
Information from Sky Sports’ “Jobe Bellingham completes move to Borussia Dortmund,” ESPN’s “Borussia Dortmund sign Jobe Bellingham, five years after brother Jude,” and Reuters reporting were used in this article.
