With the Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund knew where he set foot. Between 2020 and 2023, Jude, the eldest of children, wore the marsupial jersey with, it must be said, a certain success. The midfielder was also recruited two years ago by Real Madrid, who dropped more than 100 M € to attach his services. A great financial operation on the part of the BVB, which was not unhappy to separate from English. Indeed, his Diva behavior or her enormous anger was not to the taste of some of her former teammates, which he sometimes insulted. In addition to the footballer, the German team also had to deal with the player's parents, very involved in his career. So when the Dortmund leaders decided to recruit his little brother Jobe (20 years old) this summer, they knew that it would be necessary to deal with all this.
Beginnings below expectations
Author of a beautiful season in the Swiss swimsuit, which went up in the Premier League, the native of Stourbridge finally came out of the shadow of his elder. Passed by Birmingham before joining the Black Cats, he jumped forward with his signature to the BVB. A club which was convinced by its qualities and its potential as the sports director Lars Ricken confessed. “Jobe is an exceptionally talented player who, despite his young age, already has remarkable maturity and intelligence of play. We are convinced that he corresponds perfectly to our philosophy of promoting young talents and giving them the opportunity to develop at the highest level. His professionalism, his dynamism and his ambition will enrich our team. We look forward to supporting him in his future adventure and are sure that he will play an important role in the future of Borussia Dortmund. ”
Bought 30 M €, the footballer under contract until 2030 is not yet up to hopes and money placed on him. Used 4 times during the Club World Cup (1 goal, 1 assist), he then played 26 minutes on August 18 during the German Cup against RW Essen. Then, he took his first steps in the Bundesliga on August 23 against Sankt Pauli (2-2). Used only 45 minutes by Niko Kovac, Jobe Bellingham was replaced at halftime. Which put his father Mark very angry. The German press explained that he would have raised his tone in the corridors of the stadium to the sports director Sebastian Kehl. The latter did not appreciate being burnt down by the player's dad and he let him know during a visibly very stilted phone call. Kehl told him that he no longer wanted to see him in this area of ​​the stadium. Mark Bellingham then apologized and promised that he would no longer act in this way.
Problems between the father and the BVB
But the DS of the BVB gave a layer in the media, history that the message goes well. “We are all disappointed with yesterday's result. However, the activity area is and remains reserved for players, coaches and supervision, and not for families and advisers. This will not happen again. We have clearly informed all the people concerned. ” The incident was therefore closed. But he left traces. Bild explains that the Bellingham clan is still tense. German media indicates that the father is “Always very dissatisfied with the playing time of his youngest son” and that he “Would always continue with ardor” Coach Niko Kovac. The latter, just like the club, live this situation very difficult to Bild. This must also be the case of Jobe Bellingham, who must deal with all these stories and pressures while supporting the weight of his transfer and advancing in the shadow of his illustrious brother.
Since the farting of his father's lead, it has been used on 6 times all competitions, but only 2 times as a holder. It must be said that it is struggling for the moment. The German press, like Bildis not convinced. “After eight official matches of the new season, his record is (still) disappointing: Bellingham was not five times. In total, 281 minutes played – no goal, no assist. And in addition, his own father keeps doing stories. Even during his first tenure in the Champions League against Bilbao (4-1) Wednesday evening, Bellingham (Bild note: 4) did not really manage to stand out. Strong in one against one, low in passes, too much time lost, too many ball losses – Jobe still often appears as a element foreign to the BVB game. Consequence: a replacement in the 69th minute, when the victory of the BVB briefly weakened. ”
An omnipresent family that disturbs
The German media adds: “It is not Bellingham, 30 million euros, which is (for the moment) the best transfer of the year to Dortmund (…) One thing is certain: Bellingham will probably be the most explosive case in Kovac! His test! He must ensure that the young player is happy and that he is developing, while convincing his leaders that their investment of 30 million euros was not an error (…) Nevertheless, Kovac does a good job with Bellingham: on the one hand, he sends a clear signal to the team: he systematically selects his players according to their performances, and not their name. On the other hand, he strives to develop Jobe in a targeted manner, by strengthening his self -confidence, for example thanks to a rather surprising tenure in the Champions League, which he had previously justified by “necessary rotation measures” and announced indirectly. “
Journalist for Fussball TransferLuca Hansen is of the same opinion. “For the moment, Kovac seems to prefer Sabitzer and Nmecha in duet. Bellingham is correct for the moment, but nothing exceptional. It's a good transfer, but it takes time. Of course, the two parties should have greater hopes given the amount. But he only played in second division before, so he needs time. ” This does not seem to be the opinion of the mother, Denise, and the father, Mark, regularly present in the stands to follow the matches of the youngest. Bild advised them to take a step back. “There is a dangerous tension around the family, which currently causes Jobe a feeling of massive insecurity and puts it under pressure”specifies the German media which adds that they are also aware of the skepticism reigning around their son, whose performance against Bilbao has been qualified as “poor” Between the losses of bullets, the bad passes and the lack of self -confidence. Jobe Bellingham, who has not played a full match at the BVB, arouses concerns just like his loved ones.
