It is now confirmed and official as Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham has completed his transfer to Borussia Dortmund on a 5-year deal which expires in July 2030.
The German club confirmed the news on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup tournament. This also comes five years after the club signed his elder brother, Jude.
Bellingham finished last season with four goals and three assists in 43 appearances and was named Championship Young Player of the year.
He helped Sunderland win promotion to the Premier League as they beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the playoff final at Wembley.
“Welcome to Dortmund, Jobe! The 19-year-old England U21 international joins on a five-year deal and will wear number 77 at the FIFA Club World Cup,” the club wrote on their official X account.
Jobe Bellingham’s transfer from Sunderland to Borussia Dortmund is on a five-year contract, signed for a €33 million deal.
According to reports, the 19-year-old who joined Sunderland in 2023 has now become the second most expensive signing made by Dortmund, following Dembele, whose deal cost €35 million back in 2016.
He told the club’s official website: “I’m very happy to be a Borussia Dortmund player now and fight for titles with this great club.
“I want to play my part in celebrating success with these great fans here and will work on myself and with the team every day.
“And I’m very happy that I’ll be wearing the black and yellow jersey at the FIFA Club World Cup.
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