1BSPORTS 1B Sports June 11th Last night, Dortmund officially announced the signing of Bellingham Jr., and after the transaction was completed, the player accepted an interview with the club’s official media.
Congratulations on becoming a member of Dortmund. How do you feel at this moment?
“This feeling is hard to describe. It is a great honor, because it is the dream of many players, and it became my dream a few weeks ago. It made me extremely happy to be here.”
For you, this is a special situation, you are familiar with this stadium, these fans, this club. What are you most looking forward to? Is there anything you particularly care about?
“First of all, I look forward to participating in the Club World Cup, which will definitely be a great event. This is the first game, so I am particularly looking forward to it. It will be a historic moment. I also look forward to the first Bundesliga match in Westphalia. The fan atmosphere in the South Stand made me fascinated. To be honest, I am full of these pictures now.”
What memories did the South Stand leave you when you visited the stadium before?
“It was deafening and full of energy. The dazzling colors, the flying flags, and the scarfs waving all over the sky. The sound never stopped. I have seen them in the away game, and the expeditionary forces are always huge and amazing.”
What have you experienced in the past few weeks?
“To be honest, the past three weeks are like dreams. There are too many highlight moments: for example, now signing with Dortmund, and of course there are the finals of the upgraded playoffs that the former bosses participated in. Those games are of great significance to me, and it is very special to be able to end with victory. These are key battles, and we are very happy that we finally succeeded. Those games, and the decisions about my future, waiting for everything to settle, constitute this special time. I am actually a little anxious in recent days because I have been looking forward to the arrival of this moment.”
You just mentioned that you were promoted to the Premier League with Sunderland. What was the reason for finally choosing Dortmund?
“Frankly, I did think deeply about it for a long time. It was not about the club itself, but about my emotional bond with Sunderland. I know the fans had some concerns, but I had fully weighed it. Because of this, I was sure that it was the right decision, and I communicated with many members of the club, some of which were old acquaintances. Of course, the head coach, and we trust each other. But the conversation with Mr. Votsk is the decision.Qualitative factors, he finally convinced me, and now I am full of expectations. ”
You successfully upgraded with Sunderland last season. How do you evaluate your growth this year at the personal level?
“To be honest, I have significantly improved in all aspects, including technology, tactical understanding, physical fitness, etc. I insist on daily improvement, maintain a professional attitude, and focus on polishing my skills without being disturbed by the outside world. This is also the key to my choice of Dortmund, because this is the best decision I can make. Here I will continue the same work attitude, focus on the foundation, do my best to the team, and look forward to us to create brilliance together. ”
Introduce your game style to Dortmund fans who are not familiar with the Championship and your role in Sunderland last season?
“I mainly served in No. 6 or 8 last season and belonged to the B2B midfielder. I will devote myself to every game and seize every opportunity to fight. I think this is an important trait for me and I like to lead the team through interceptions. Although the data may not be fully reflected, tough confrontation is an important part of my game. Although goals are not the primary goal, I provide the team with a sense of presence in other aspects. These advances give me the confidence to take a new step here. ”
What are your special expectations for the Bundesliga? For example, fan culture?
”Of course. The fan culture here is very attractive to football fans, and even fans in England and around the world yearn for it. People come to Germany to experience this atmosphere, and I look forward to the surprises brought by every game, especially the home debut. ”
Dort is about to go to the United States to participate in the Club World Cup. How important is it to you to report to participate in this event in time?
“I know the club has always planned to let me participate because this is the first Club World Cup and it is also an excellent opportunity to integrate into the team. I must try my best to seize it. But to be honest, I may have represented the U21 national team in the European Youth Championship. Both of these situations can guarantee high-level competitions this summer, and I am grateful for this. ”
Lastly, what are your short-term and long-term goals in Dortmund?
“The short-term goals are to positively influence the club and connect with fans, teammates and coaching staff. I think this is a compulsory course for every player. After adapting to the environment, as long as you show your true level, other things will come naturally. ”