Jobe Bellingham reacts to major announcements from Sunderland amid exit whispers
Jobe Bellingham reacted to a set of announcements from Sunderland on social media amid rumours of a summer exit.
The Black Cats’ England youth international has enjoyed a stellar season, helping propel his side to fourth in the Championship.
However, the 19-year-old’s fine form has drawn admiring eyes, and Bellingham could be on his way to RB Leipzig in the summer, Mick Brown told Football Insider exclusively.
Chelsea scouts have also been watching Bellingham, as Premier League clubs line up in the hopes of securing the midfielder’s signature this summer.
Jobe Bellingham nominated for Championship young player of the season
Ahead of a crucial match-up against Bristol City on Friday, which will have a significant bearing on the playoffs’ fixtures, Sunderland posted on Instagram, saying: “Jobe is nominated for Young Player of the Season following a standout campaign with 36 league appearances, four goals, and three assists.
Bellingham liked the post, which also highlighted Regis Le Bris’ nomination for manager of the season, and Everton target Chris Rigg‘s nomination for apprentice of the season.
Jobe Bellingham should remain at Sunderland
Football Insider Verdict
It seems that half of all the clubs in world football have been linked with Jude’s younger brother, with clubs clearly desperate not to miss out on the Bellingham magic.
United, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Leipzig, Crystal Palace, etcetera etcetera, the 19-year-old has plenty of choice on where he can call home next season.
Despite all those options, Bellingham should seriously consider the option that no one seems to be discussing, remaining at the Stadium of Light.
| 2024/25 Championship stats | Bellingham |
| Appearances | 36 |
| Starts | 36 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Minutes | 3,208 |
It’s not a very fun one, but it makes a lot of sense. Whilst the former Birmingham man seems ready to make the step-up to one of the big boys, a lot of his brilliance can be heavily attributed not only to playing a lot, but being the main man in Le Bris’ Sunderland side.
There are plenty of teams who will try and sell Bellingham on the idea that he can be the main man there, and in time, he surely will be. But another season in the North East, be it in the Premier League or not, will undoubtedly have a major, and positive, impact on his development.