There had been an acceptance behind the scenes that failure to win promotion would lead to Jobe Bellingham’s Sunderland departure. In an alternate universe where Sheffield United had held on and got over the line, a deal would have likely progressed even quicker than it did this time around.

Borussia Dortmund have announced that they have completed the signing of midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland.The fee for the 19-year-old is said to be around €38m, according to The Athletic,

Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham has completed a permanent transfer to Borussia Dortmund, the clubs said on Tuesday as the English midfielder follows in the footsteps of his elder brother Jude by signing for the Bundesliga team.