Sunderland Agree Club-Record Fee for Jobe Bellingham to Join Borussia Dortmund
In a significant transfer deal, Sunderland have agreed a club-record fee of around €33m (£27.8m), plus €5m (£4.2m), for Jobe Bellingham to join Borussia Dortmund, according to reports from Sky Sports. The agreement also includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause, which will be the highest transfer fee Sunderland have ever received.
The deal, as reported by Sky Sports, will see Bellingham become the second-most expensive signing in Borussia Dortmund’s history, excluding add-ons. The 20-year-old midfielder, whose older brother Jude played for the Bundesliga club for three seasons, helped Sunderland secure promotion back to the Premier League through the Championship play-off final after eight years away from the top flight.
Bellingham, like his brother Jude, came through Birmingham’s academy and spent two years in the first team after making his debut in 2021 aged 16. Sunderland signed him from the Blues in the summer of 2023. The move to Borussia Dortmund marks a significant step up in Bellingham’s career, and the young midfielder will look to make an impact in the Bundesliga.
According to Sky Sports, Sunderland are looking to sign four or five new players this summer, with the priority being the spine of the team. The report, citing Sky Sports News’ Keith Downie, suggests that there is every chance they will break their transfer record again, having done so already with the £20m permanent signing of Enzo Le Fee.
As reported by Sky Sports, Sunderland are currently not pursuing former captain Jordan Henderson, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen later in the window depending on circumstances. The summer transfer window is now open, and Sky Sports is the best place to get all the latest transfer news and rumours.
The Transfer Show returns to Sky Sports News from Sunday June 1 for the start of the pre-Club World Cup window and will then be on every weeknight at 5pm and 7pm until the deadline on Tuesday June 10. The summer transfer window will open again on Monday June 16 until Monday September 1 – with the deadline brought forward to 7pm this year.
In related news, Sky Sports has announced that it will be showing more Premier League matches than ever before, with 215 games live from the 2025/26 Premier League season. Fans can stay up to date with all the latest transfer news and rumours on the Sky Sports app and website, which features a dedicated Transfer Centre and Premier League club blogs, plus live Q&As with reporters throughout the summer.
As Sky Sports reports, Sunderland’s sale of Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund in this significant deal demonstrates the club’s ambition to develop and sell top talent. The move will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, as both Sunderland and Borussia Dortmund look to make a strong impact in their respective leagues next season.
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