Sunderland Return to Premier League as Jobe Bellingham and Brother Celebrate

Sunderland AFC are back in the Premier League after eight years. Rising star Jobe Bellingham celebrated with his brother Jude through a video call from Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

DREAM OF PROMOTION ACHIEVED

Sunderland won the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley to return to the Premier League. They finished in the top four in the regular season and beat Coventry City in a dramatic semi-final with Dan Ballard’s 122nd-minute header securing their victory. Their triumph in the final ended their eight-year exile from England’s top flight.

SPECIAL MOMENT FOR THE BELLINGHAM BROTHERS

After gaining promotion, 19-year-old Jobe Bellingham shared a heartwarming moment with his older brother Jude, who connected with him via video call from Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Jobe has been instrumental in Sunderland’s successful campaign, emerging as one of the team’s leading players. His performances throughout the season earned him the Championship’s Young Player of the Year award, following the footsteps of his brother who earned similar honors during his time at Borussia Dortmund.

BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD

While Sunderland fans revel in their return to the Premier League, speculation around their young star continues to mount. Borussia Dortmund are reportedly eager to bring Jobe to Germany, potentially following the same path his brother Jude took to stardom. According to reports, BVB maintains close ties with the Bellingham family from Jude’s time at the club between 2020 and 2023, and their scouts have been impressed by Jobe’s development.

TRANSFER SPECULATION INTENSIFIES

Despite Sunderland’s promotion success, Jobe Bellingham’s future remains uncertain. He has attracted interest from several top clubs including RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, and even Real Madrid. Reports suggest a potential transfer fee could be around €25 million. The younger Bellingham has drawn praise for his technical prowess, relentless energy, and work ethic, with Coventry manager Frank Lampard describing him as having excellent “profile, size, qualities, and work ethic.”

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SUNDERLAND

Sunderland will now start preparing for their return to the Premier League, with manager Régis Le Bris tasked with building a squad that can compete at the highest level. The Black Cats will be eager to retain their star players, including Bellingham who has been described as their “chief disruptor” during their promotion campaign. With Premier League football now secured, Sunderland might have a better chance of convincing the England U-21 international to continue his development at the Stadium of Light rather than seeking a move abroad.