Jobe Bellingham to LEAVE Dortmund Already? Man Utd & Chelsea Lead Six-Club Chase
Just five months after his €30m move from Sunderland, Jobe Bellingham is reportedly ready to quit Borussia Dortmund – and the Premier League giants are queuing up again.
In what is shaping up to be one of the January window’s biggest sagas, Jobe Bellingham could be on the move again less than six months after joining Borussia Dortmund.
According to reports from Sports Mole and German outlet Bild, the 20-year-old midfielder is deeply unhappy with his lack of game time and is actively exploring options for the winter market.
The Dortmund Dream Turns Sour
Jobe arrived in the summer for an initial €24m (rising to €30m with add-ons) amid huge excitement. Many saw it as the perfect step – following brother Jude’s path at the same club that launched him to Real Madrid stardom.
Reality has been harsher:
- Only 12 appearances so far (mostly substitute cameos)
- Zero goals and zero assists
- Falling behind Emre Can, Felix Nmecha and Pascal Groß in the pecking order
- Reported training-ground tension between his father Mark and sporting director Sebastian Kehl
Premier League Giants on Red Alert
The same clubs that chased him while he was tearing up the Championship are back:
Top contenders for Jobe Bellingham (January 2026):
- 🔴 Manchester United – desperate for midfield energy
- 🔵 Chelsea – see him as the perfect Lavia backup/partner
- 🦅 Crystal Palace – long-term admirers
- Plus interest from Tottenham, Arsenal and Brighton
A loan move with obligation/option to buy is considered the most likely outcome, allowing Dortmund to protect their investment while Jobe gets the minutes he desperately needs ahead of England senior consideration.
Will History Repeat Itself?
Jude Bellingham left Birmingham at 16, thrived at Dortmund, then conquered Madrid. Jobe’s path looked identical – but six months in, the younger brother appears to have hit a wall.
Sources in Germany suggest the player and his camp feel the Bundesliga move came “one year too early” and that a return to English football – even temporarily – is now the priority.
“He needs to play 30+ games this season. That won’t happen at Dortmund right now.”
– Source close to the Bellingham camp (via Daily Mirror)
What Happens Next?
January is going to be wild. Expect bids, counter-bids, and plenty of “Here We Go” tweets from Fabrizio Romano.
One thing is certain: at just 20 years old, Jobe Bellingham remains one of the brightest English talents in world football. Whether that next chapter is written at Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge, or back in the Ruhr Valley is the question everyone is asking.
Who do YOU think should sign Jobe in January? Drop your take in the comments!
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