Borussia Dortmund signs midfielder Jude Bellingham in long-term deal

Borussia Dortmund have roped in 17-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham of United Kingdom in a long-term deal.

The Bundesliga club took to its official Twitter handle and confirmed the news of Bellingham's signing.

"Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City FC on a long-term deal!," Dortmund tweeted along with a picture of the midfielder.

Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City FC on a long-term deal! pic.twitter.com/Lh0ZLOVOFB — Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) July 20, 2020

Ecstatic to join a new deal with Dortmund, Bellingham said that he is looking forward to join the club at the end of this season.

"I’m happy to announce that I will be joining Borussia Dortmund at the end of this season. I’m very excited about this next chapter of my journey at this great club and hope to achieve many successes in the future with my new teammates and for the amazing fans," Bellingham tweeted along with pictures of him with the club's jersey.

I’m happy to announce that I will be joining Borussia Dortmund at the end of this season. I’m very excited about this next chapter of my journey at this great club and hope to achieve many successes in the future with my new teammates and for the amazing fans!#HEJABVB @bvb09 pic.twitter.com/wrgsRReuxr — Jude Bellingham (@BellinghamJude) July 20, 2020

In August 2019, Bellingham made his senior debut with Birmingham at the age of 16 years, 38 days and became the club's youngest ever first-team player.He made a total of 40 appearances for Birmingham before joining Borussia Dortmund.

Bellingham has also represented his national side at under-15, under-16 and under-17 levels.