The appearance of Dortmund’s superstar Jude Bellingham (19) at 6-0 against VfL Wolfsburg was royal.
The Englishman crowned his gala with a brace. And although Bellingham proudly displayed the crest on his shirt during the celebration after the final whistle, his days are in Dortmund counted. There are 18 days left.
Then: His farewell is almost certain. Although Dortmund want to keep fighting for him…
According to BILD information, Bellingham will reject a contract extension for another year until 2026 and a significantly improved salary of around 14 million euros. He is said to have made the decision for himself.
Background: Even with a club record salary, BVB has no chance against Real Madrid. Bellingam can expect an annual salary of up to 20 million euros and a contract until 2029. The Spaniards are confident that Bellingham will agree.
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Can Dortmund insist on compliance with the contract (until 2025) and keep it at least for a year?
Theoretically possible. But that is ruled out.
BVB also knows that with the most valuable player in the Bundesliga (market value according to transfermarkt.de 120 million euros) they can only collect a fat fee if they sell him this summer. Borussia hopes for a fee of up to 150 million euros.
The only question is: When will Bellingham officially announce his departure from Dortmund and the Bundesliga? Probably only after the season – and preferably with the championship trophy.
If he turns up as much as he did against Wolfsburg in the last three games, that’s still possible (if Bayern slips up).