BVB signs Jobe Bellingham: Will he live up to expectations?

BVB signs Jobe Bellingham: Will he live up to expectations?

On June 16, 2025, Borussia Dortmund struck a hot note: Jobe Bellingham, the talented 19-year-old brother of Jude Bellingham, who now plays in Madrid, is moving from Sunderland to the Black and Yellows. The transfer costs over 30 million euros, but could reach up to 38 million euros in total, including potential bonus payments. In doing so, Dortmund not only landed a promising talent, but also sent a clear signal that the club takes the promotion of young talent seriously. The Westphalian reports that the income from Champions League qualification and the Club World Cup will help cushion this financial burden.

Those responsible in Dortmund are certain: Jobe has the necessary potential. He has proven to be a valuable asset throughout his career at Birmingham City, where he made his debut as the second youngest player, and later at Sunderland, where he made 90 appearances. He particularly shone for the Black Cats last season when he was part of the team that won promotion to the Premier League. The New York Times reports that he not only scored 11 goals during this time, but was also valued for his technical expertise and game intelligence.

A big name on the shoulders of a young talent

The pressure on Jobe Bellingham is high as he follows in the great footsteps of his brother Jude, who developed into one of the best midfielders in Dortmund and now plays for Real Madrid. Jude will continue to support Jobe, as he posted on Instagram saying: "Your time, enjoy every second!" made it clear and underpinned it with a picture of his brother in a BVB jersey. The Bundesliga highlights that this is not just a family connection, but also an immense expectation that Jobe is fully aware of.

Jobe is all the more excited about his new challenge and wants to develop his own style - this includes, among other things, simply wearing “Jobe” on his jersey in Dortmund. This individual touch shows his determination not to be perceived as just “the brother of”. His contract with Dortmund runs until the summer of 2030 and in midfield he will compete with Felix Nmecha, who is supposed to strengthen the center.

A springboard for the future

Jobe is already set to take part in the upcoming Club World Cup and this could be the ideal stage for him to get used to the pressures of professional football. Dortmund's sporting director Lars Ricken described Bellingham as a player with great maturity and explained that he fits wonderfully into the club's concept of developing young talents. Such statements give fans and observers hope that Jobe, like his brother, could soon play a key role in the team.

Even if the transfer presents Dortmund with new financial challenges, those responsible are optimistic. Despite the high investment, it was noted that the amortization costs can be offset by the income from international competitions in the coming years. Even Sunderland benefit significantly from this deal as they receive a 15% profit share on any future transfer. Clear win-win situation for both sides!