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Borussia Dortmund are looking to capitalize on the good memories of their older brother and sign his younger brother.
“Dortmund are interested in Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham,” the British 'Football Insider' reported on June 18 (KST). Sunderland will demand £12 million for Bellingham's transfer fee.”
Jude Bellingham is one of the best midfielders in the world. Bellingham rose to prominence after joining Dortmund in the German Bundesliga from Birmingham City. After establishing himself in Germany, Bellingham moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid ahead of this season, where he is tied for second in La Liga scoring with 19 goals and six assists in 27 games.
His younger brother, Jobe Bellingham, is touted as the next Jude Bellingham. Born in 2005, 18-year-old Jobe Bellingham spent 12 years growing up and playing for Birmingham's youth teams alongside his older brother Jude Bellingham. He made his debut for the U-23 team in the 2021-22 season and made his first-team debut in an FA Cup tie.
After signing a professional contract, Jobe Bellingham didn't spend much time at Birmingham. At the end of the 2022-23 season, Jobe Bellingham left Birmingham for Sunderland. He was given the number 7 shirt by Sunderland and became a fan favorite.
Since the start of the season, Jobe Bellingham has turned expectations into cheers. In 45 appearances in the English EFL Championship this season, he scored seven goals and provided one assist. Although Sunderland failed to win promotion, finishing 16th with 56 points from 16 wins, 8 draws, and 22 losses, Jobe Bellingham did his part.
Bellingham's attacking prowess at Birmingham saw him play on the right wing, and his talent has blossomed in central midfield this season. His agility has 먹튀검증 diminished since his physical growth spurt, so he plays primarily in central midfield for Sunderland. He has the ability to break up play, score goals, and is good in the air.
European big clubs are keeping an eye on Jobe Bellingham. Tottenham Hotspur, Real, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal are reported to want him. If Jobe ends up at Real, the brothers will be reunited on the same team. Plus, Dortmund.
In fact, Jude Bellingham has fond memories of his time at Dortmund. In the summer of 2020, Jude Bellingham moved to Dortmund for £26 million and helped the club win the DFB-Pokal in 2020-21 with three goals and four assists in 45 games. Despite being just 18 years old at the time, Bellingham's performance was so impressive that he was nominated for the Bundesliga Prospect of the Year.
In 2021-22, he stepped up his game with six goals and 13 assists in 44 games, and last season he was named Bundesliga Player of the Year after a breakout season with 14 goals and seven assists in 42 games. His total tally for Dortmund is 24 goals and 24 assists in 132 games. Jude Bellingham grew up in Dortmund and was able to make the move to Real.
Dortmund would like to sign Jobe Bellingham and see the 'Bellingham effect'.