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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jonathan Veal

Birmingham chief claims new stadium can provide ‘great coming home story’ for Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham started his career at Birmingham City - (Getty Images)

Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner has unveiled ambitious plans for a new £1.2 billion, 62,000-seater stadium, envisioning it as a "great coming home story" for football superstar Jude Bellingham.

The Real Madrid midfielder, who began his career at St Andrew’s, was involved in promotional material for the impressive new ground, which is slated for completion by the 2030-31 season.

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