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Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic has urged Jude Bellingham to 'break the mould' and stay with the German club in the face of transfer interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been the subject of high-profile interest from numerous clubs across Europe, with Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool thought to be among the front-runners for the youngster's services.
Dortmund boss wants Bellingham to stay
Bellingham isn't the first Dortmund youngster to attract substantial interest, with the likes of Erling Haaland, Mario Gotze, and Jadon Sancho all making big moves over the years following successful spells with the club.
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However, Terzic is hoping Bellingham will follow the path of someone like Marco Reus in staying with Dortmund, at least for a little while longer both to further develop the player and help the club's fortunes on the pitch.
“I believe that we need to work on keeping these young guys one year longer,” Terzic told The Athletic. “In my first season, I was able to put Jadon, Jude, and Erling on the pitch, but that was their only year together. “That was also partly due to COVID-19 and empty stadiums, there were financial considerations. But if we can get to the point where it’s two or three years of such a trio, maybe we can break the mould.”
Though Terzic is keen to keep Bellingham around for a little longer, several reports indicate Dortmund are putting no pressure on the 19-year-old to make a rushed decision.
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It's understood the club will listen to offers but are also open to offering Bellingham a new bumper contract to extend his stay in Germany.
Big picture for Bellingham
Bellingham's current contract runs until the end of the 2024-25 season, but it has grown increasingly likely that he is on his way out of Signal Iduna Park.
The midfielder has nine goals and three assists in 22 club appearances, captaining the side at times along the way. He also scored England's opening World Cup goal against Iran in Qatar.
Bellingham will return to action for the first time since impressing at the World Cup this weekend when the Bundesliga resumes following their extended winter break.
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