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Matty Hewitt

Jobe Bellingham on the Sunderland attraction and pride in Jude's Real Madrid move

Sunderland new boy Jobe Bellingham admits he can't wait to get starting at the Stadium of Light after sealing a move from Birmingham City for an undisclosed fee. The 17-year-old has signed a long-term deal on Wearside with Kristjaan Speakman and co finally getting their man.

The Black Cats have long courted the services of the England youth international, who is tipped to become the next big talent. Speakman has a good relationship with the Bellingham family, while Sunderland coaches Mike Dodds and Stuart English also worked alongside the brothers as they came through the Blues academy set-up.

Bellingham told safc.com: "I'm so grateful for everything they've done for me over many years since I was really young. They've done a lot for me but I'm excited to get started here now and it's a much bigger step in my career.

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