Eish, it seems like another Bellingham is heading to Borussia Dortmund! Sunderland has accepted a club-record offer for midfielder Jobe Bellingham, and the young man is set to follow in his big brother Jude's footsteps. This is big news for South African football fans who have been keeping an eye on the rise of these talented brothers.
The Deal is Done (More or Less)
The deal is rumoured to be around €33 million (£27.8m), plus another €5 million (£4.2m) in add-ons. That's a lot of moola! Sunderland is also getting a 15% sell-on clause, meaning they'll get a cut if Dortmund sells him later. This will be the biggest transfer fee Sunderland has ever received. Talk about a come-up!
Why Dortmund?
Well, we all know Jude Bellingham spent some time tearing it up in the Bundesliga with Dortmund before heading to Real Madrid. Jobe, like his brother, came through Birmingham's academy and has impressed many with his skills. It’s like history repeating itself, hey?
What does this mean for Jobe?
- He'll be playing in the Bundesliga, which is top-class football.
- He'll have the chance to develop his skills even further.
- He'll be following in his brother's footsteps, but also forging his own path.
Sunderland secured promotion back to the Premier League through the Championship play-off final after eight years away from the top flight because of Jobe and his teammates' efforts.
We'll be watching Jobe closely to see how he does in Germany. All the best to him! This young man is set for big things. Sharp sharp!