After shaky start: Bellingham opens up on his BVB future | OneFootball

After initial difficulties, Jobe Bellingham has established himself at Borussia Dortmund. Now the midfielder is even hinting at a long-term stay at BVB.

After some early struggles, Jobe Bellingham has now settled in at Borussia Dortmund — and apparently can imagine a long-term future with the Bundesliga club. In an interview with the club’s media, the 20-year-old suggested that a quick departure is not currently on his mind.

Following his move from Birmingham City in the summer of 2025, the young midfielder initially needed time to adapt to his new surroundings. Under coach Niko Kovac, Bellingham was only used sporadically at the start of the season and often had to settle for a place on the bench. But his role has clearly changed since at least the second half of the campaign: he is now a regular starter and has established himself as a key figure in the team.

Bellingham attributes his development above all to his increased game time. “I’ve started to find a better rhythm. When a young player is able to play a run of games in the team, you can see how he develops,” the Englishman explained. He also emphasized the importance of setbacks in the learning process and highlighted how important it is to get to know his teammates, the style of play, and the environment.

Jobe Bellingham planning his future at BVB

As trust in him on the pitch has grown, so has his self-confidence. “I feel that with more playing time, I’ve built confidence and gained more presence,” said Bellingham. He was also clear about his outlook in Dortmund: “I’ll be here for a long time yet, and I’m happy that I’m finding this rhythm.”

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The young Brit is also working intensely on himself away from the pitch. His aim is to keep improving every day: “Every day when I come to the training ground, I just try to get better.”

From a sporting perspective, however, the midfielder still sees room for improvement, especially in attack. In his first Bundesliga season, he is still waiting for his first goal. “I would definitely like to get forward more and contribute more in the final third,” he said. All signs point to Bellingham not only having arrived in Dortmund, but also seeing his long-term future at BVB.

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