Jude Bellingham Chose Borussia Dortmund Over Bayern Munich, Reveals Former Birmingham City CEO
Jude Bellingham: Birmingham City’s former CEO Xuandong Ren has revealed that Jude Bellingham snubbed a move to Bayern Munich to join Borussia Dortmund in 2020.
Jude Bellingham started in every single game England played at FIFA World Cup 2022 and was impressive for the Three Lions, bagging a goal and an assist in Qatar. He has also attracted transfer interest from a number of top European clubs ahead of the 2023 summer transfer window.
However, it was Borussia Dortmund who won the race to acquire the services of Jude Bellingham. Xuandong Ren revealed that Bayern Munich tried to increase their offer for Bellingham at the last minute but the youngster chose to join Borussia Dortmund.
“He chose Dortmund and not Bayern, even though he might not win trophies or not make as much money. He put his development above everything else. How many players would do that?“
Since signing for Borussia Dortmund, Jude Bellingham has featured in 112 games for the Bundesliga outfit and has scored 19 goals.
He has been a regular fixture in the Borussia Dortmund lineup in the 22/23 season. Bellingham has featured 22 games for the German outfit so far this season. He has also racked up nine goals and three assists for them in the 22/23 season.
Meanwhile, Bellingham’s current contract with Borussia Dortmund runs until the end of June 2025.
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