Jobe Bellingham was born on September 23, 2005, in Stourbridge, West Midlands, as the younger son of Denise and Mark Bellingham [7].[8] Mark, a sergeant in the West Midlands Police, was a prolific goalscorer in non-league football.[9] Bellingham is the younger brother of Real Madrid and England international player Jude Bellingham, who also attended Birmingham City’s academy where they spent their formative years.[10]Jude, 16, was a regular in the first team throughout the 2019-20 season before joining Borussia Dortmund, a German club.[11]Following Jude’s departure, Jobe appeared in Birmingham’s 2020-21 season uniform unveiling.
Real Madrid signed Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. The England midfielder has signed a six-year deal at the Bernabéu.
Dortmund announced last week that Madrid had agreed to pay an initial €103 million (£88.5 million) for the 19-year-old. Real confirmed on Wednesday morning that the transaction was completed.
“Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have agreed on the transfer of the player Jude Bellingham, who will remain linked to our club for the next six seasons,” read a statement from the 14-time European winners. The presentation ceremony for new Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham will be held tomorrow, Thursday, June 15th, at 12pm at Real Madrid City. Jude Bellingham will then come before the media.
Dortmund disclosed that the transfer fee was made up of a “high fixed sum” and “performance-related variables” that would be spread out over six years. “We applaud Jude for three passionate years at Borussia Dortmund. “We had a great time together,” said Hans-Joachim Watzke, their CEO. “Our thanks also go to Real Madrid for the always fair and constructive discussions.”
Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director, added: “Jude developed really favourably with us from a young age. He has determined that he wants to move to Real Madrid. We thank Jude for everything he has given us and our play, and we wish him the best in the future.”
Bellingham, who made 132 appearances for Dortmund after joining from Birmingham City shortly after his 17th birthday in 2020, said on the German club’s official website: “Thank you to everyone at BVB and the fans for everything over the previous three years. It was an honour to wear your shirt so many times, whether in great or terrible circumstances. While I am excited about my future destination, I will never forget the journey I took to get there.Borusse once, always. Best of luck in the future.Heja, BVB!”
