Jobe Bellingham, brother of Real Madrid star, is following in his brother's steps as he joins Borussia Dortmund in a 5-year contract from Sunderland.

Sunderland says the fee is a club record, believed to be 32m euros (£26.96m) plus 5m euros (£4.2m) in add-ons.

The club in an official statement noted that "Jobe Bellingham has today completed a permanent transfer to Borussia Dortmund for a club-record fee. A sell-on clause is also included within the agreement, which brings an end to the midfielder’s two-year journey with Sunderland AFC."

It continued with a gratitude message to Jobe for his stellar contribution during his stint at the club.

"All at Sunderland AFC thank Jobe for his exceptional contribution to the club and wish him well at Borussia Dortmund," they continued.

Jobe Bellingham officially joined Sunderland on July 1, 2023, in a 5-year contract, set to run until June 30, 2028. However, it has been terminated barely half into it with his move to the German club.

Since his time with the Black Cats, the 19-year-old has made 90 appearances and helped them secure promotion to the Premier League last season.

Bellingham began his career at Birmingham City, coming through the academy before playing two years of senior football for the club.

Bellingham on the other hand, bid farewell to the 'Red & White' fans expressing gratitude for their support all through the years he's been with them.

He said, "Dear Sunderland, It’s time for me to say farewell to all the loyal people of Sunderland, who have powered me through two incredible years in Red & White."

"Your support, on so many occasions, has completely blown me away, especially in the times of adversity, which we pulled through together", pledging to represent Wearside wherever he is in his career.

"I will always represent Wearside in all that I strive to achieve for the rest of my career, wherever that may be," he said.

He added in his farewell to Sunderland fans: "I hope that I have made you proud along the way, and in return, you have made me the player that has reached the heights I find myself at today.

"I will love and remember you fondly for the rest of my life."

Dortmund, who have won eight German league titles, secured Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in the Bundesliga last season.

With the deal being completed by 10 June, Bellingham can play for Dortmund at the Club World Cup, which begins on Sunday.

Dortmund's opening group game is against Brazilian side Fluminense on 17 June at 17:00 BST.

Bellingham has been named in the England squad for the European Under-21 Championship, to be held in Slovakia from 11-28 June.

But head coach Lee Carsley has said he will release players so they can compete at the Club World Cup in the United States.