Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said on Monday he hopes midfielder Jude Bellingham will stay with the side but confirmed there have been no extension talks with the teenager.
Speaking with German tabloid Bild, Kehl revealed Dortmund had not yet received any requests for the English midfielder. "Jude feels very, very comfortable at Borussia Dortmund.
But there are no new talks, let alone any requests for him. "We need Jude to achieve our goals this season and we're glad he is focused so much on football and has no other issues on his mind at the moment." Bellingham, who captained the side in their 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday, continues to impress in Dortmund and is rumoured to have attracted the interest of a number of large European clubs.
Kehl, who has previously said he knew it would be difficult to keep Bellingham, said he hoped the teenager will stay in Dortmund longer. "Jude still has two years on his contract (until summer 2025) and he is a very important part of this team.