Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, has joined Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland on a five-year contract until June 2030.
Sunderland confirmed the move on Tuesday, revealing that his fee is a club record, believed to be €32m (£26.96m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons.
The 19-year-old midfielder has played for the Black Cats since 2023, making 90 appearances, and helped them secure promotion to the English Premier League last season.
Bellingham began his career at Birmingham City, coming through the academy before playing two years of senior football for the club.
“I will always represent Wearside in all that I strive to achieve for the rest of my career, wherever that may be,” he said in a statement.
Bellingham was named Championship Young Player of the Season for his performances during Sunderland’s promotion-winning campaign.
With the deal being completed by June 10, Bellingham can play for Dortmund at the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins on Sunday.
Dortmund’s opening group game is against Brazilian side Fluminense on June 17.
Bellingham has been named in the England squad for the European Under-21 Championship, to be held in Slovakia from 11-28 June.
Bellingham is following in the footsteps of older brother Jude by moving to the Bundesliga, as the England midfielder – who also came through the Birmingham City youth system – spent three years with Dortmund before joining Real Madrid in 2023.
He added in his farewell to Sunderland fans: “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.
“I will love and remember you fondly for the rest of my life.”
Dortmund secured UEFA Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in the Bundesliga last season.
