Jobe Bellingham has signed a contract extension with Sunderland.
The Athletic previously reported that the 18-year-old midfielder had attracted interest from Premier League clubs Brentford and Crystal Palace.
However, the teenager has decided to extend his stay at the Stadium of Light, signing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2028.
Bellingham told safc.com: “I’m buzzing to sign this contract and extend my stay at Sunderland. I feel like I have a lot of unfinished business and I believe we can achieve some great things this season.
“This is such an amazing city and I’m so proud to represent the people within it. Everyone has made me feel right at home and I couldn’t imagine playing for a Club where it didn’t mean as much as it does to our fans.
“I enjoy playing for Sunderland and I can’t wait to get back to the Stadium of Light this weekend.”
Bellingham, who can play in midfield or up front, started his career at Birmingham City, like his older brother Jude who plays for Real Madrid, before earning a move to Sunderland in June 2023.
In his debut season with Sunderland, he was a near ever-present, starting 43 of the 46 league games and coming off the bench in another two. He scored seven goals and provided one assist.
Bellingham got an assist in Sunderland’s Championship opening victory against Cardiff City last Saturday. They are next in action against Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
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The other Bellingham – ‘I don’t think anyone will truly understand what it is like to be Jobe’
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