Jude Bellingham has officially been crowned ‘The Most Expensive 17-year-old’ after he completed a move to Borussia Dortmund for £25m. The English footballer took to social media to announce the news, and it’s understood that he will be paid £52,000 per week by the German club.
This is an incredible pay for a teenager, and it’s sure to set tongues wagging about the future of English football. For now, though, let’s just congratulate Jude on his big move and wish him all the best for his time in Germany. Well done!
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The most expensive 17-year-old in the world Jude Bellingham has decided to join Borussia Dortmund, and their sporting director Michael Zorc is very excited about it. Apparently, the primary motivation behind Bellingham’s decision was the prospects on the pitch that Dortmund was able to offer him. And who can blame him? With a team like that, he’s sure to get plenty of playing time and will be able to develop his skills even further. Surely this will be an exciting season for Dortmund fans!
‘He has enormous potential, which we will continue to develop together with him over the coming years. He already boasts astonishing quality with and without the ball and has a strong mentality to boot’. Also adding: ‘Jude will immediately strengthen our first-team squad, but we will certainly give him all the time he needs to adapt to the higher level of play.’
Jude Bellingham, via a statement also expressed his joy. Furthermore, he thanked his previous club for all they have done for him and his career. ‘I can’t thank Birmingham City enough for what they have done for me – not just this season, but since the age of seven,’ he said.
