Dortmund Sticks With Jobe Bellingham Despite Difficult Start

04 January 2026at13:20

German club Borussia Dortmund is standing by its young player Jobe Bellingham, despite a challenging start since his £32 million ($43 million) move from Sunderland. The 19-year-old Bellingham is the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.

The young player's tenure has not been prolific in terms of scoring, as he has registered only one goal in 27 appearances for the team. He has started just five league matches and was sent off in a game against Freiburg last month.

Reports indicate that Dortmund's management has full confidence in his potential and believes in his ability to develop into a pivotal player in the future, with no thoughts of selling him. The player previously expressed his desire to be "his own man." Dortmund currently sits second in the Bundesliga, nine points behind Bayern Munich, and is preparing to face Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday.

Q&A

Why is Borussia Dortmund maintaining confidence in Jobe Bellingham despite his challenging start?

Borussia Dortmund's management expresses full confidence in Jobe Bellingham's long-term potential, believing he will develop into a pivotal player despite his challenging start and limited goal contributions.

What has Jobe Bellingham's performance been like since joining Borussia Dortmund?

Since his £32 million move from Sunderland, Jobe Bellingham has registered one goal in 27 appearances for Borussia Dortmund, starting only five league matches and receiving a red card against Freiburg.

Dortmund Sticks With Jobe Bellingham Despite Difficult Start

Q&A

Why is Borussia Dortmund maintaining confidence in Jobe Bellingham despite his challenging start?

What has Jobe Bellingham's performance been like since joining Borussia Dortmund?

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