Borussia Dortmund have a long-term plan in place for Jobe Bellingham’s development and are not planning to offload him in January.
According to TEAMtalk, Borussia Dortmund have no plans to offload Jobe Bellingham in January despite rumours of discontent from the player’s side. The midfielder, who only joined the Bundesliga giants in the summer, has had links with Manchester United, as the chances of an immediate return to England seem difficult.
There was a lot of talk around Jobe Bellingham and whether he could have a similar career trajectory as his older sibling and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham. The 20-year-old midfield sensation made his move to Borussia Dortmund, who paid £31 million, including add-ons, as he chose a similar path to his brother.
Despite the high-profile arrival in the summer, Bellingham has failed to live up to expectations so far. He has started only twice for Dortmund so far, which has reportedly caused some stir within his camp. There were suggestions that the player was unhappy with his time so far at the Bundesliga giants, and could potentially seek a change of scenery as soon as January.
Manchester United were keen back in the summer before Jobe Bellingham switched to Borussia Dortmund, and some quarters have suggested they could still hold an interest. The Red Devils could potentially view him as a direct replacement for the unsettled Kobbie Mainoo, although any deal for the 20-year-old Bundesliga midfield sensation seems extremely difficult ahead of the January window.
Bellingham is still finding his feet at Borussia Dortmund and trying to establish himself in the way his older sibling did. However, there needs to be a lid on expectations when being directly compared to his brother. While he joined Borussia Dortmund and followed in his brother’s footsteps in skipping a move to one of the Premier League sides, there might be a chance to see the younger Bellingham in the English top flight at some stage.
Borussia Dortmund have plans in place for Jobe Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund believe they have made the right investment when signing the 20-year-old Englishman. The Bundesliga club have a long-term plan in place to aid his development in the right way, and they are not planning to offload him ahead of the January window.
There might be a few clubs keeping close tabs on the 20-year-old English midfield sensation, and even plotting approaches. However, Borussia Dortmund are currently planning on keeping hold of Jobe Bellingham for the foreseeable future, as he has a long-term contract in place here until 2030.