November 12th 2024.
This week at St. George's Park, there was a heartwarming reunion between two brothers, Jude Bellingham and Jobe Bellingham. But there's more to this story than just a family reunion. Jobe has recently been linked with a potential move to Borussia Dortmund, one of Europe's top teams. If this transfer were to happen, Jobe would not only be following in his older brother's footsteps, but also in the footsteps of Real Madrid superstar, Jude.
Both brothers began their football careers at Birmingham City's academy, but in 2023, Jobe made the move to Championship side Sunderland for a hefty fee of £3million. Despite the pressure of living up to his brother's success, Jobe has proven himself to be a valuable player for Sunderland, scoring seven goals in his first season and already adding two more this season. His outstanding performances have earned him a call-up to the England Under-21 team, where he was reunited with his brother Jude, who is a part of the senior squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
However, it seems that Jobe's talent has not gone unnoticed by other clubs, as reports from The Sun suggest that Dortmund is interested in making a bid for him. The German club previously signed Jude for a jaw-dropping £30million in 2020, after just one season at Birmingham. Their investment paid off, as Jude became a key player during his three seasons with the club before making a massive £115m move to Real Madrid in 2023. Now, Dortmund is looking to repeat their success by potentially bringing in Jobe as well.
Despite Dortmund's interest, their plans to scout Jobe more closely were temporarily halted after he received a red card in early November, resulting in a ban. While a move to a top-tier club like Dortmund may seem appealing, Jobe may have some reservations about following in his brother's exact footsteps. Since joining Sunderland, Jobe has made the decision to have his first name on the back of his jersey instead of his family name. This choice was made in an effort to establish his own identity and not be solely recognized as Jude's brother.
Former Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray commented on this decision, stating that "he [Jobe] wants to be known for his own abilities and not just be associated with his brother's fame." Whether or not Jobe will make the move to Dortmund remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure, he is determined to make a name for himself in the world of football.
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