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2 hours ago
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Kristjaan Speakman's exciting Sunderland claim as Jobe Bellingham transfer confirmed
KRISTJAAN Speakman believes Jobe Bellingham's progression on Wearside and record-breaking move to Borussia Dortmund is further evidence of the "strength of Sunderland's strategy and what's possible". The club's sporting director said Bellingham "lived and breathed Sunderland every step of the way" during his two years on Wearside and believes the midfielder made a lasting impact at the Stadium of Light. Advertisement Bellingham has today completed his move to Borussia Dortmund, joining the Bundesliga giants for €33, plus €5m in add-ons. Sunderland sources say the add-ons are "realistic". The agreement also contains a 15 per cent sell-on fee. The move brings to an end Bellingham's two-year stay at Sunderland, which culminated in promotion to the Premier League last month. Bellingham was a star for Regis Le Bris' side last season, starting 39 and featuring in 40 of Sunderland's regular Championship games before playing every minute in the successful play-off campaign. RECOMMENDED READING: Advertisement Despite winning promotion with Sunderland, Bellingham still felt it was the right time to move on and was keen to follow in his brother Jude's footsteps by joining Dortmund. The move was confirmed on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the first summer deadline at 7pm UK time. Bellingham is now eligible to play for Dortmund in the upcoming Club World Cup. Speakman said: 'I had no doubts that Jobe would develop with us at Sunderland. "He has an unrelenting commitment to improvement that only the very best possess, and his progression is clear for all to see. "Less obvious are the sacrifices and the challenges along the way, and I couldn't be prouder of how he's conducted himself and embraced the club, the community, and our supporters. Advertisement "He's lived and breathed Sunderland every step of the way. For our club, it's another representation of the strength of our strategy and what's possible. "Jobe wanted to create his own story, be part of a new Sunderland, and make a lasting impact. He achieved all of this, and although we are naturally disappointed to lose a player of Jobe's quality, everyone at SAFC wishes him well in this next stage of his journey.' Ahead of the move being completed, Bellingham posted an emotional farewell on his Instagram page. He wrote: "It's time for me to say farewell to all the loyal people of Sunderland, who have powered me through two incredible years in red and white. Advertisement "Your support, on so many occasions, has completely blown me away, especially in the times of adversity which we pulled through together. "You welcomed me with open arms as a kid leaving home for the first time, and I am proud that our relationship has grown to be so strong ever since. Your support for the team and I since I arrived at your beloved football club was unwavering, and for that I am forever indebted to you as people and supporters. "I will always represent Wearside in all that I strive to achieve for the rest of my career, wherever that may be. "I hope that I have made you proud along the way, and in return you have made me the player that has reached the heights I find myself at today. So thank you. Advertisement "I will love and remember you fondly for the rest of my life, from the bottom of my heart. "I tried to embody the passion you have for the city on the football pitch and I'm so incredibly delighted our journey came to an end with a victory at Wembley to restore the club in its rightful place. "To the staff, players and most importantly the supporters thank you so much and good luck for the future. "Jobe, adopted Mackem."
BBC News
2 hours ago
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Bellingham joins Dortmund on five-year contract
Jobe Bellingham has joined Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland on a five-year contract until June 2030. The 19-year-old midfielder has played for the Black Cats since 2023, making 90 appearances, and helped them secure promotion to the Premier League last season. Bellingham began his career at Birmingham City, coming through the academy before playing two years of senior football for the a statement, Bellingham said he is proud of the "strong" relationship he has with Sunderland supporters. "I will always represent Wearside in all that I strive to achieve for the rest of my career, wherever that may be," he said. More to follow.
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a day ago
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Jobe Bellingham transfer fee: How much did Dortmund pay Sunderland, yearly salary, potential squad number
Jobe Bellingham is set to sign for Borussia Dortmund this summer in a megabucks transfer from EPL outfit Sunderland. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is edging closer to a megabucks move to Borussia Dortmund this summer, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirming the Bundesliga giants have now agreed a fee that could rise to €38million with the Black Cats. The 19-year-old has spent the last two seasons at the Stadium of Light after joining the club from Birmingham City for a fee of £3million, playing a pivotal role as the Wearsiders made their long-awaited return to the English Premier League by beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the EFL Championship playoff final at Wembley last month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Having already made over 100 senior appearances despite his tender years, Jobe's impact at Sunderland has been significant, but is now ready to depart the club after reports confirmed Borussia Dortmund had struck up an agreement with the Wearside club. But how much will Jobe earn at Borussia Dortmund, and how much have they paid to sign him? Jobe Bellingham applauds the Sunderland fans following their goalless draw at Turf Moor in January (Photo by) How much will Jobe Bellingham earn at Dortmund? The 19-year-old's move to the Bundesliga giants will see him increase his current wages significantly. According to Capology, Jobe earns a weekly wage of £12,500 at the Stadium of Light, but this will increase to €67,308 per week (approximately £56,649) at Signal Iduna Park, before bonuses. The English youth international is set to earn around €3.5million per year (approximately £2.9million) at Borussia Dortmund, with potential bonuses increasing his salary to €5million (approximately £4.3million) annually, according to Sky Germany journalist Patrick Berger. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That means his contract would see him bag approximately €8,070.09 (£6,803.89) per day, and €399.54 (£336.25) per hour, with reports citing he will sign a five-year contract at the Signal Iduna. How much did Dortmund pay for Bellingham? Multiple sources have claimed that the Sunderland midfielder had given a 'decision in principle' to join Borussia Dortmund following the conclusion of his season with Sunderland late last month, turning down a move to Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig in the process. According to reports from Sky Germany and BILD, the 19-year-old has been swayed by extensive efforts from Dortmund's management team, head coach Niko Kovac, sporting director Sebastian Kehl and CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, who are reported to have met with Jobe and his family in England and Ibiza in order to outline the club's vision and ambitions for him. The fee is reported to be around €33million upfront, with potential add-ons of €5million, bringing the potential value of the transfer to €38million, including a sell-on fee of 15%, as confirmed by the SunderlandEcho. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jude Bellingham and his brother Jobe have enjoyed a holiday in the South of France. (Picture: Instagram/@ judebellingham) | Instagram/@ judebellingham Jobe Bellingham Dortmund squad number It is not clear what number he will wear at the Signal Iduna. However, his brother Jude, who played for Dortmund between 2020 and 2023, wore the number 22 shirt during his time at the club, before switching to the iconic number 5 following his megabucks transfer to Real Madrid. If he wants to pick the same number as his brother, the number 22 shirt is currently available at Dortmund. It is doubtful he will choose this number though, given Jobe's insistence that he does not want comparisons with his brother. At present, Jobe wears the number 7 shirt with Sunderland, and often sports the number 10 shirt for England's youth teams. Dortmund's current number 7 is Jamie Gittens, who has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. Should both transfers happen this summer, he could be handed that shirt number. The squad numbers 2, 3, 6, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 21 and 22 are also currently available. Jude Bellingham transfer fee The fee being paid by Dortmund for Jobe Bellingham is higher than the one they paid for his brother Jude back in 2020, with the club paying Birmingham City an initial fee of £25million (€30 million). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
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2 days ago
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Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund: Transfer fee, salary and Sunderland star's potential squad number at Signal Iduna
Borussia Dortmund are set to sign Sunderland and England under-21 midfielder Jobe Bellingham according to reports. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is edging closer to a megabucks move to Borussia Dortmund this summer, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirming the Bundesliga giants have now agreed a fee that could rise to €38million with the Black Cats. The 19-year-old has spent the last two seasons at the Stadium of Light after joining the club from Birmingham City for a fee of £3million, playing a pivotal role as the Wearsiders made their long-awaited return to the English Premier League by beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the EFL Championship playoff final at Wembley last month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Having already made over 100 senior appearances despite his tender years, Jobe's impact at Sunderland has been significant, but is now ready to depart the club after reports confirmed Borussia Dortmund had struck up an agreement with the Wearside club. But how much will Jobe earn if he completes his transfer to Borussia Dortmund this month? Jobe Bellingham celebrates promotion to the English Premier League with Sunderland last month. | Getty Images How much will Jobe Bellingham earn at Dortmund? The 19-year-old's move to the Bundesliga giants will see him increase his current wages significantly. According to Capology, Jobe earns a weekly wage of £12,500 at the Stadium of Light, but this will increase to €67,308 per week (approximately £56,649) at Signal Iduna Park, before bonuses. The English youth international is set to earn around €3.5million per year (approximately £2.9million) at Borussia Dortmund, with potential bonuses increasing his salary to €5million (approximately £4.3million) annually, according to Sky Germany journalist Patrick Berger. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That means his contract would see him bag approximately €8,070.09 (£6,803.89) per day, and €399.54 (£336.25) per hour, with reports citing he will sign a five-year contract at the Signal Iduna. What squad number will Jobe Bellingham wear at Dortmund? It is not clear what number he will wear at the Signal Iduna. However, his brother Jude, who played for Borussia Dortmund between 2020 and 2023, wore the number 22 shirt during his time at the club, before switching to the iconic number 5 following his megabucks transfer to Real Madrid. If he wants to pick the same number as his brother, the number 22 shirt is currently available at Dortmund. It is doubtful he will choose this number though, given Jobe's insistence that he does not want comparisons with his brother. At present, Jobe wears the number 7 shirt with Sunderland, and often sports the number 10 shirt for England's youth teams. Dortmund's current number 7 is Jamie Gittens, who has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. Should both transfers happen this summer, he could be handed that shirt number. The squad numbers 2, 3, 6, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 21 and 22 are also currently available. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What has been said about Jobe Bellingham's transfer to Dortmund? Multiple sources have claimed that the Sunderland midfielder had given a 'decision in principle' to join Borussia Dortmund following the conclusion of his season with Sunderland late last month, turning down a move to Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig in the process. According to reports from Sky Germany and BILD, the 19-year-old has been swayed by extensive efforts from Dortmund's management team, head coach Niko Kovac, sporting director Sebastian Kehl and CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, who are reported to have met with Jobe and his family in England and Ibiza in order to outline the club's vision and ambitions for him.
Scotsman
2 days ago
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Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund: Transfer fee, salary and Sunderland's stars squad number at Signal Iduna
Borussia Dortmund are set to sign Sunderland and England under-21 midfielder Jobe Bellingham according to reports. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham is edging closer to a megabucks move to Borussia Dortmund this summer, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirming the Bundesliga giants have now agreed a fee that could rise to €38million with the Black Cats. The 19-year-old has spent the last two seasons at the Stadium of Light after joining the club from Birmingham City for a fee of £3million, playing a pivotal role as the Wearsiders made their long-awaited return to the English Premier League by beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the EFL Championship playoff final at Wembley last month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Having already made over 100 senior appearances despite his tender years, Jobe's impact at Sunderland has been significant, but is now ready to depart the club after reports confirmed Borussia Dortmund had struck up an agreement with the Wearside club. But how much will Jobe earn if he completes his transfer to Borussia Dortmund this month? Jobe Bellingham celebrates promotion to the English Premier League with Sunderland last month. | Getty Images How much will Jobe Bellingham earn at Dortmund? The 19-year-old's move to the Bundesliga giants will see him increase his current wages significantly. According to Capology, Jobe earns a weekly wage of £12,500 at the Stadium of Light, but this will increase to €67,308 per week (approximately £56,649) at Signal Iduna Park, before bonuses. The English youth international is set to earn around €3.5million per year (approximately £2.9million) at Borussia Dortmund, with potential bonuses increasing his salary to €5million (approximately £4.3million) annually, according to Sky Germany journalist Patrick Berger. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That means his contract would see him bag approximately €8,070.09 (£6,803.89) per day, and €399.54 (£336.25) per hour, with reports citing he will sign a five-year contract at the Signal Iduna. What squad number will Jobe Bellingham wear at Dortmund? It is not clear what number he will wear at the Signal Iduna. However, his brother Jude, who played for Borussia Dortmund between 2020 and 2023, wore the number 22 shirt during his time at the club, before switching to the iconic number 5 following his megabucks transfer to Real Madrid. If he wants to pick the same number as his brother, the number 22 shirt is currently available at Dortmund. It is doubtful he will choose this number though, given Jobe's insistence that he does not want comparisons with his brother. At present, Jobe wears the number 7 shirt with Sunderland, and often sports the number 10 shirt for England's youth teams. Dortmund's current number 7 is Jamie Gittens, who has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. Should both transfers happen this summer, he could be handed that shirt number. The squad numbers 2, 3, 6, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 21 and 22 are also currently available. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What has been said about Jobe Bellingham's transfer to Dortmund? Multiple sources have claimed that the Sunderland midfielder had given a 'decision in principle' to join Borussia Dortmund following the conclusion of his season with Sunderland late last month, turning down a move to Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig in the process. According to reports from Sky Germany and BILD, the 19-year-old has been swayed by extensive efforts from Dortmund's management team, head coach Niko Kovac, sporting director Sebastian Kehl and CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, who are reported to have met with Jobe and his family in England and Ibiza in order to outline the club's vision and ambitions for him.
