Jobe Bellingham Joins Borussia Dortmund in Club-Record Deal

Borussia Dortmund signs English midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland on a 5-year deal in a club-record transfer fee, following in the footsteps of his brother Jude Bellingham.

Jobe Bellingham has joined Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland on a five-year deal, the clubs announced on Tuesday. The English midfielder follows his brother Jude's path, signing for the Bundesliga team.

Jobe Bellingham ist Borusse! 😍 pic.twitter.com/aa85v0EoNY

— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) June 10, 2025

The transfer fee wasn't officially disclosed, but British media reported Dortmund would pay an initial fee of €33 million. Jobe will feature in the Club World Cup this month.

Sunderland confirmed the deal was a club-record fee, with a sell-on clause included in the agreement. Dortmund announced Jobe Bellingham has signed a five-year contract.

The reported €33 million fee would make Jobe Dortmund's second-biggest signing after Ousmane Dembele, who joined for €35 million in 2016.

Jobe Bellingham departs Sunderland after a two-year stint, during which the club secured promotion to the Premier League with a playoff final win over Sheffield United, finishing fourth in the Championship.

Jobe Bellingham completes his move to Borussia Dortmund 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💛

History repeating itself 🪞⏩ pic.twitter.com/1B7ZsdNVDD

— LiveScore (@livescore) June 10, 2025

Jude Bellingham played for Dortmund for three seasons before joining Real Madrid in a €103 million deal. At Real Madrid, the England international won LaLiga and Champions League titles in his first season.