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The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Jobe Bellingham becomes Dortmund's 2nd-most expensive signing and pricier than Jude as Sunderland agree record transfer
SUNDERLAND have agreed a club-record fee of £27.8m for Jobe Bellingham to join Borussia Dortmund. The agreement also includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause, and will go second on the list of Dortmund's most expensive signings. Advertisement 1 Jobe Bellingham has officially joined Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland Bellingham, whose older brother Jude played for the Bundesliga club for three seasons, helped Sunderland secure promotion back to the Premier League this season. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Sunderland line up Man City star, 19, as Jobe Bellingham replacement as Dortmund transfer edges closer
SUNDERLAND want Manchester City kid Charlie Gray to fill Jobe Bellingham's boots. Talented midfielder Gray, 19, has a year left on his City contract and may look to move on for the chance of a first-team spot with the Premier League new boys. Advertisement 3 Charlie Gray is on Sunderland's radar Credit: Getty 3 Gray could replace Jobe Bellingham if he signs for Borussia Dortmund Credit: Shutterstock Editorial He has been on The teenager helped the club's Under-21s win both the league and play-off phase of the Premier League 2 last season. Described as a "calm, ball-playing defensive midfielder", he also caught the eye in the youth Champions League as City reached the quarter-finals. Gray could follow in the footsteps of stars like Romeo Lavia, Jadon Sancho and Jeremie Frimpong in leaving Manchester for senior football without a Prem appearance to their name. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL It comes amid Jobe, 19, is The German giants recently sent a delegation to England for talks over a deal. It has been reported that Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Breaking CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 He could become the second wonderkid to leave the Stadium of Light after Meanwhile, the Black Cats are ready to offer their homegrown star Chris Rigg, 17, an improved contract. Advertisement But keeper coach Tom Weal has made a shock exit to rejoin old club MK Dons.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Sunderland confirm club record £20m signing in first summer transfer after winning promotion to Premier League
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUNDERLAND have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m after helping the club to promotion. The French star, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma that ended with Championship play-off glory. 4 Sunderland have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m 4 The 25-year-old helped the Black Cats to Premier League promotion Winger Le Fee has now penned a four-year contract to become the Black Cats' first summer signing. He said: 'I said before the play-off final that my heart was in Sunderland – I wanted to stay and this made it the most important game of my life. 'Together we did it. From the moment I arrived, I have enjoyed my football, my team-mates, and our supporters. 'We shared an incredible experience, and now we get to take the next step. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS COUPLE GOALS Declan Rice and Wag make rare public appearance after abuse from cruel trolls 'There are greater challenges ahead, but we must face them together. 'And I can't wait to play for Sunderland in the Premier League.' After triggering the clause to make the switch permanent, sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added: 'In Enzo, we knew we were acquiring a very high-level player who could be influential in critical moments – the moments that change the outcome of games and seasons. 'He's been a big part of our success, so we're delighted that he's signing permanently and joining us in the Premier League. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Above all else, he's been a team player, and following our play-off final victory, I think everyone could see exactly what the club means to him.' Since January, Le Fee has scored one goal and provided three assists in 18 Championship appearances, starting 11 of them - including the play-offs. 4 Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash in Meanwhile, Sunderland are trying to keep hold of Jobe Bellingham after interest from Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt. The Black Cats could hold out for £25m for Bellingham, 19, who won Championship Young Player of the Year this season. He is the brother of Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who won the same award in 2020 while playing for Birmingham City. The midfielder could face his older brother in the Club World Club if he joins Jude's former club Dortmund before June 10.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Sunderland confirm club record £20m signing in first summer transfer after winning promotion to Premier League
SUNDERLAND have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m after helping the club to promotion. The French star, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from 4 Sunderland have confirmed Enzo Le Fee will join them permanently for £20m 4 The 25-year-old helped the Black Cats to Premier League promotion Winger Le Fee has now penned a four-year contract to become the Black Cats' first summer signing. He said: 'I said before the play-off final that my heart was in Sunderland – I wanted to stay and this made it the most important game of my life. 'Together we did it. From the moment I arrived, I have enjoyed my football, my team-mates, and our supporters. 'We shared an incredible experience, and now we get to take the next step. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 'There are greater challenges ahead, but we must face them together. 'And I can't wait to play for Sunderland in the Premier League.' After triggering the clause to make the switch permanent, sporting director Kristjaan Speakman added: 'In Enzo, we knew we were acquiring a very high-level player who could be influential in critical moments – the moments that change the outcome of games and seasons. 'He's been a big part of our success, so we're delighted that he's signing permanently and joining us in the Premier League. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Above all else, he's been a team player, and following our play-off final victory, I think everyone could see exactly what the club means to him.' Since January, Le Fee has scored one goal and provided three assists in 18 Championship appearances, starting 11 of them - including the play-offs. 4 Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash in Meanwhile, Sunderland are trying to keep hold of The Black Cats He is the brother of Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, who won the same award in 2020 while playing for Birmingham City. The midfielder 4 Sunderland are trying to keep hold of Jobe Bellingham after interest from Borussia Dortmund
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Sunderland star Enzo Le Fee heartbreakingly found dad dead in bed then went to training without telling his team-mates
Le Fee is set to play the biggest game of his life this Saturday STAR'S TRAUMA Sunderland star Enzo Le Fee heartbreakingly found dad dead in bed then went to training without telling his team-mates Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUNDERLAND's Enzo Le Fee bared all about his father's suicide ahead of the 'most important game of my life'. And the 25-year-old will not be bothered one bit by the spotlight at Wembley against Sheffield United after revealing his incredible journey from the prison gates to the cusp of the Premier League. 2 Enzo Le Fee is set to be in action at Wembley tomorrow Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The French playmaker has become an instant hit on Wearside after reuniting with former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris at the Stadium of Light in January on loan. Eyebrows were raised when the ambitious Championship promotion chasers snapped up the star just months after he had joined Roma for £25m. But a move to the physicality of England's second tier and starting a new life in the North East will hardly have fazed Le Fee. The maverick faced agonising pain throughout his childhood as his father, Jeremy Lampriere, served stints behind bars for violence, drugs and possession of a gun. However, nothing prepared Le Fee for finding his dad's body in bed in 2021 having taken his own life. During a heartbreaking interview with The Times, he revealed how he tried to deal with that shock by not telling anybody and try to just continue training. Le Fee said: 'It was Wednesday and I found my dad in his bed. The day after I have to go to the police because they have to ask me something and I said, 'No, I can't, I have to train'. The day after, again, I train, and the day after we play against Lens, away, and the coach didn't know. 'He knew only one hour before the game when my grandfather called him and he says it's crazy that I didn't say something. 'In the dressing room nobody knew. I am like, my problem is my problem. I think it's because of this, now I can speak. Now I am free.' Le Fee, who was brought up by his mum and grandmother, opened up more about his relationship with his late father. Emotional Frank Lampard struggles through Sky Sports interview after Coventry's gut-wrenching play-off defeat He said: 'How much has it impacted me? Phew, a lot. 'When I was three he put me directly on the pitch. He was a great player. 'From when I was eight to 12 and after 14 to 20, I think, I would visit him in prison. Normally I train but every Wednesday I would go to the prison to see him. At 18 I started to see him alone.' 'I WANT TO BE IN SUNDERLAND NEXT YEAR' How Le Fee bounced back from that heartbreak and agony is testament to the star's mental toughness. And he does not hide the fact that he feels at home on Wearside playing back under mentor Le Bris. That initial loan from Roma will turn into a £25m permanent one should the Black Cats beat Sheffield United and the ace admitted that the stakes do not come much bigger. Le Fee added: 'I want to be in Sunderland next year, for sure. I work since the last six months for that. 'Now it is one game, and it is the most important game of my life.'
