Jobe Bellingham is reportedly struggling to settle at Borussia Dortmund amid growing family tension, with German media claiming a "dangerously tense atmosphere" between his parents has left the young midfielder feeling "massively insecure". The situation comes as pressure mounts on the 20-year-old to step out of the shadow of his brother and Real Madrid superstar Jude.
Tensions rising in the Bellingham family
German outlet report that Jobe’s parents, Mark and Denise Bellingham, were spotted sitting apart in the VIP section during Dortmund’s Champions League clash with Athletic Club this week. The publication claimed Mark spoke "almost exclusively" to another family member while Denise stayed distant, reflecting a strained dynamic. This tension, they say, is having a visible impact on Jobe’s confidence and form at the club.
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According to , "there is a dangerous atmosphere of tension surrounding the family, which is currently causing Jobe to feel massively insecure and putting him under pressure." The 20-year-old’s adjustment to life at Dortmund has been far from smooth, with reports earlier this season alleging that his parents were banned from the dressing room after an emotional confrontation with Niko Kovac. Jobe’s struggles on the pitch have coincided with off-field distractions that appear to be weighing heavily on his development.
Jobe's struggles at Borussia Dortmund
Jobe has yet to complete a full 90 minutes in any of his nine games so far this season, underlining the stop-start nature of his start in Germany. While he was tipped to follow in his brother Jude’s footsteps after joining from Sunderland, he has struggled to make a similar early impact. The family’s split support between Madrid and Dortmund has only added complexity, with Jobe now facing increased scrutiny in an environment that demands consistency.
Borussia Dortmund supporting Jobe despite slow start
Dortmund are expected to provide the young midfielder with greater support as he navigates a challenging start to his Bundesliga career. Jobe will aim to block out the off-field noise and establish himself as a key player for Kovac’s side.
