As a way to celebrate their separate transfers, brothers Jude and Jobe Bellingham were seen relaxing on vacation together.
Jude, the eldest brother, signed for Real Madrid for a then-record-breaking £113 million last week, while Jobe, the youngest, signed with Sunderland.
Mark and Denise, as parents, felt a tremendous sense of pride as their teenage sons rose through the ranks of the football pyramid.
After posting photos from a vacation to the south of France, the brothers appear to be enjoying the fruits of their labor.
‘Recharging with my bro!’ Bellingham posted photos of the vacation to social media on Tuesday morning after his stint with Borussia Dortmund.Several images from the vacation accompanied the caption; the brothers looked happy in every one.
The first photo showed the two of them relaxing on paddleboards as they began their summer vacation in southern France.
The remaining images featured the brothers eating, going on boat rides, and just plain walking about.
The confirmation of Jude’s transfer to Real Madrid last week ended months of speculation about him.
Not only that, but Liverpool and Manchester City were also interested in signing the England international, making him one of the most desirable football prospects.
While performing his mandatory media duties last week, the academy graduate from Birmingham City expressed his delight at having chosen to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
I think the respect Real Madrid has in England and the pedigree they have in Europe is huge,’ he said, explaining why he had chosen to join the Spanish side over Premier League suitors.
I want to be a part of Madrid’s rich history because I am captivated by it.
The other players at the England camp insisted that I join their clubs or play in the Premier League, but I was determined to push myself outside of my comfort zone. Oh, I’m so happy to be here.
After Real legend Zinedine Zidane left the club, the iconic number five shirt will go to Bellingham.During the same period, Jobe, the younger brother, transferred from Birmingham City to Sunderland for an undisclosed sum.
This season, the explosive 17-year-old midfielder saw action in 22 Championship games for John Eustace’s team.
Like his brother Jude, who transferred to Borussia Dortmund three years ago, he departs the Blues at this age.
Bellingham expressed his excitement about joining Sunderland AFC and his eagerness to begin playing for the club. This is the ideal club for me to keep growing because there is a clear path for young players to come here and succeed.