Crystal Palace Target Jobe Bellingham Will Stay at Sunderland
Crystal Palace target Jobe Bellingham is now set to stay at Sunderland for at least another season, despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs, according to Fabrizio Romano.
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Bellingham enjoyed a successful debut season at the Stadium of Light, scoring seven goals in 45 Championship appearances for the Black Cats. This impressive campaign had sparked interest from several top flight sides, including the aforementioned Palace, as well as Tottenham and Brentford.
However, the brother of England star Jude has opted to remain on Wearside for now, turning down the opportunity to make the step-up to the Premier League. Romano claims that Palace have been pushing aggressively for the player’s services in recent weeks, but Bellingham has instead chosen to trust Sunderland’s ambitious project and continue developing in the north-east.
While many would have leaped at the chance to join a Premier League outfit, Bellingham has clearly been advised to continue to develop at a lower level and wait until he’s ready for the summit of English football. The 18-year-old’s entourage has reportedly encouraged the player to remain at Sunderland for at least one more year, to add further experience to his portfolio.
