Jobe sends emotional tribute to Cats fans

JOBE Bellingham has delivered an emotional tribute to fans after he finally left Sunderland to join German giants Borussia Dortmund after weeks of speculation.

- CLIVE YOULTON Football writer [e-mail]

The deal was officially completed yesterday morning and involved a club record fee which is believed to be £28m plus add ons.

A sell-on clause is also included within the agreement, which brings an end to the midfielder's two-year journey with Sunderland AFC.

Bellingham left a farewell message which showed the gratitude he holds for the club as well as the people on Wearside. He said: "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 and white. Your support, on so many occasions, has completely blown me away, especially in the times of adversity, which we pulled through together.