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Jobe Bellingham - post SAFC compendium


With regard to Jobe to Dortmund rumours... what young player would look at them and think 'that's the club for me'. The people around Jobe appear very sensible and would not want him to be going into the crisis and upheaval that Dortmund are going through at the moment. That said, what do I know? If he is Germany bound, I'd be surprised if anyone in his circle will have looked at Dortmund and thought it a good option.
Why not Dortmund? His brother played nearly 100 games for them before joining Real Madrid, did wonders for his career progression.
 
Think it’s likely he could do. Just got a feeling that yesterday was his last game. He’ll go with my best wishes anyway. To still be that young and driving us forward yesterday when we were 1-0 down shows what a player he is. I’d rather he stay, same as Watson, but if he does then hopefully we get a hefty fee for the lad.
 
Why not Dortmund? His brother played nearly 100 games for them before joining Real Madrid, did wonders for his career progression.
Because they're in a mess. Loads of players running down contracts, CEO stepping down, coach on the brink of being fired (Kehl doesn't want him) etc. Dortmund have a load of internal issues that have all come to a head at the same time. Dortmund, this summer, isn't a great option, to my mind. Next summer, it might be a great option, if they get their ducks in a line.
 
Because they're in a mess. Loads of players running down contracts, CEO stepping down, coach on the brink of being fired (Kehl doesn't want him) etc. Dortmund have a load of internal issues that have all come to a head at the same time. Dortmund, this summer, isn't a great option, to my mind. Next summer, it might be a great option, if they get their ducks in a line.
He should stay here anyway, the premier league is a better place for him to play but maybe the family had an agreement or deal already in place, that’s if what is doing the rounds is true and it’s deal done.
 
Pretty sure he was kissing the badge in celebrations and signing along. Clearly loves the club but I think it’s been expected he’ll leave us for respectfully bigger things

We can’t offer Europe or not battling relegation next year. Would be nice to at least get a season in the PL with him even back on loan, seems to love the squad and such but might not be on the cards

All roads seem to point to Dortmund

In a way he’ll have more chance to flourish there rather than here and a better squad whereas the pressure will be more intense in the PL and really we are expecting to be battling to stay up
 
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He should stay, guaranteed season of being a starter in the Prem is massive for a kid at his age.
Had we not gone up, I’d have said German league would be a better career move right now than joining a premier league . Especially somewhere like Dortmund where he would also play in Europe.

Maybe we’ve given them something to think about. I still probably expect him to move on though.
 
He should stay here anyway, the premier league is a better place for him to play but maybe the family had an agreement or deal already in place, that’s if what is doing the rounds is true and it’s deal done.
I think he should stay here, too, but, there are loads of places where he'd have the chance of European games and much bigger salaries. Unless Jobe is desperate to stay, the likelihood is that he'll be going, much though this saddens me.
 
Pretty sure he was kissing the badge in celebrations and signing along. Clearly loves the club but I think it’s been expected he’ll leave us for respectfully bigger things

We can’t offer Europe or not battling relegation next year. Would be nice to at least get a season in the PL with him even back on loan, seems to love the squad and such but might not be on the cards

All roads seem to point to Dortmund

In a way he’ll have more chance to flourish there rather than here and a better squad whereas the pressure will be more intense in the PL and really we are expecting to be battling to stay up
They won't have 3omill plus
 
Because they're in a mess. Loads of players running down contracts, CEO stepping down, coach on the brink of being fired (Kehl doesn't want him) etc. Dortmund have a load of internal issues that have all come to a head at the same time. Dortmund, this summer, isn't a great option, to my mind. Next summer, it might be a great option, if they get their ducks in a line.

They got into Champions League and Kovac is staying. My personal opinion is that Jobe needs another year here but it is up to him. Not sure he would get a game ahead of Nmecha and Gross but Dortmund are in far better position than they were under Sahin.
 
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