Jude Bellingham made a significant move from his hometown club, Birmingham City, to join Borussia Dortmund at the age of 17, for a transfer fee of £25 million. This decision proved to be highly beneficial, as he went on to make a strong impact by contributing 24 goals and 25 assists in 132 games over the following three years. Dortmund’s sporting director, Michael Zorc, emphasized Bellingham’s potential and the club’s commitment to developing it in the years to come. Bellingham’s focus was primarily on his development as a player, rather than the financial incentives.

Despite receiving a more lucrative offer from Manchester United, he chose Dortmund due to their assurance of a clearer pathway for his advancement. His decision was not influenced by money, as he declined a significantly higher salary from Manchester United in favor of the developmental opportunity provided by Dortmund. The text includes a promotional message to join a new WhatsApp community for Mirror Football content, special offers, promotions, and information about privacy notice.