Last night, Dortmund officially announced the signing of Job Bellingham, and club sports directors Lars Ricken and Sebastian Kyle were interviewed by official media after the deal was completed.

Russ Ricken said: "Job is a talented player who has shown extraordinary maturity and game wisdom despite his young age. We firmly believe that he is perfectly in line with the club's philosophy of cultivating young talents and providing a top development platform. His professional attitude, vitality and ambition will inject new energy into the team. We look forward to accompanying him to continue to grow and be sure that he will play an important role in the future blueprint of Dortmund."

Kyle "We have tracked Job's development for many years. He has made amazing progress in the past year. He has become the core leader of the midfield at the age of 19. His dominance and aura in the midfield are impressive and will help the team improve different tactical systems. I am very happy to complete the transfer before the Club World Cup. At that time, we will witness him wearing a yellow and black battle jersey for the first time in the United States. He is in his year of playing and is full of fighting spirit. He will open up his own path in Dortmund and put a personal mark on the team."