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Sports News of Monday, 20 July 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

OFFICIAL: Dortmund beat United, Madrid, Bayern to Bellingham signing

Jude Bellingham | Borrusia Dortmund Jude Bellingham | Borrusia Dortmund

Borrusia Dortmund have beaten Manchester United and Bayern Munich to the signing of Birmingham youngster, Jude Bellingham.

The German club made the announcement on its Twitter account as Bellingham is expected to join his new colleagues on July 30 and will wear shirt number 22.

It is understood Birmingham will receive a guaranteed £25m up front, with fees worth 'several millions more' potentially added on depending on appearances, achievements and milestones. [Sky Sports]

The Sun reports that he snubbed both Manchester United and Bayern Munich to pen his £60,000-a-week deal at Dortmund.

Speaking on his new move, the 17-year-old said: “I can't thank Birmingham City enough for what the club did for me - not just this season, but since I came to the club when I was seven.

“Now I'm really excited to join one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

“BVB's path, but especially how they help young players to improve, made the decision very easy for me personally and for my whole family.

“I can't wait to play in one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world.”

Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc added: “Jude Bellingham confidently chose BVB and, of course, was primarily concerned with the sporting perspective that we showed him.

“He has enormous potential that we share and want to develop with him in the coming years.

“He already has a surprising amount of quality in his own possession as well as against the ball, and on top of that, the player also has a strong mentality.

“We immediately see Jude as a reinforcement for our professional squad, but of course we will also give him the time to get used to the higher level.”