Confirmed change in Bellingham's future: he's leaving for Dortmund days before the World Cup

Borussia Dortmund has confirmed a major transfer market move with the signing of Jobe Bellingham, Jude Bellingham's younger brother.

He'll sign a five-year contract with the German side, according to Fabrizio Romano. The agreement with the player is finalized, and only the final details with Sunderland remain before the transfer becomes official in the coming days.

Jobe Bellingham, who is 18 years old, has completed an excellent season at Sunderland. He has stood out for his versatility and talent in midfield.

His performance hasn't gone unnoticed by several of Europe's top clubs. Now, he'll follow in his brother Jude's footsteps, who also excelled at Borussia Dortmund before signing for Real Madrid.

Strategic signing ahead of the World Cup

The German club has decided to firmly bet on the young Englishman as part of their future project. His arrival comes just days before the start of the U-20 World Cup, where he could play a key role.

Borussia Dortmund is thus consolidating itself as one of the best development platforms for young European talents, a formula that has already produced excellent results with Jude.

The environment at the German club offers Jobe an ideal opportunity to settle in at the elite level, earn minutes, and keep growing in a competitive context. The Bundesliga will also be a key showcase to measure his progress over the coming seasons.

Real Madrid is monitoring him, but without urgency

Meanwhile, Real Madrid has had Jobe on their radar for months, but they don't consider him an immediate priority. At Valdebebas, they believe the player still needs to gain experience in a more competitive league before making the definitive leap to the elite. His time in the Bundesliga will be key to measuring his progress and, in the future, considering a possible signing.

The club is keeping a close watch on the young midfielder. Sources close to the club say his progress will be observed without haste, just as it was with his brother. Within Real Madrid, they believe Dortmund's environment is ideal for Jobe to earn minutes, prominence, and confidence.

This transfer represents an important step in the footballer's career, as he'll now have the opportunity to shine at a club with a tradition of developing young players and that will also compete in the Champions League.