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    Jude Bellingham at Dortmund training ground as 17-year-old signs five-year deal and seals £23m transfer from Birmingham

    JUDE BELLINGHAM arrived at Borussia Dortmund’s training ground as he signed a five-year deal to seal his £23million transfer from Birmingham.
    The 17-year-old snubbed interest from Manchester United as well as Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

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    Jude Bellingham arrived at Borussia Dortmund’s training ground as he signed a five-year deal
    Bellingham is said to have been swayed by Dortmund’s history of building stars and the chance to be a regular starter in Germany’s top flight.
    According to Fabrizio Romano, the teen sensation completed his medical and signed until 2025.
    Bellingham is free to sign a pro contract having turned 17 on June 30.
    Despite being shown around United’s training ground by Sir Alex Ferguson in March, the player and his family feel Dortmund will be a better place for him to flourish.

    United also saw the German giants pip them to Norwegian striker Erling Haaland at the start of the year.
    Dortmund have all but landed England prospect  Bellingham on the cheap, having seen their initial £30m January offer rejected by Birmingham.
    Two months later, Dortmund, United and Chelsea were all  prepared to pay £35m with a  further £15m in add-ons.

    But the coronavirus crisis has had a major impact on transfers fees, meaning Birmingham accepted £23m.

    Playmaker Bellingham became the Championship club’s youngest player at 16 years and 38 days in the Carabao Cup last August.
    He has scored four goals and bagged three assists from 41 games in all competitions for the Blues this season.

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    Chelsea new boy Hakim Ziyech’s car collection includes an Audi RS6-R with a £70,000 upgrade, Lamborghinis and a VW Golf

    CHELSEA new boy Hakim Ziyech can afford a luxury upgrade on an expensive new motor – having joined the Blues on a £100,000-a-week deal.
    The £37million signing from Ajax bought a £92,000 Audi RS6-R, but its current specifications clearly weren’t good enough.

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    Hakim Ziyech has just received his Audi RS6-R with a £70,000 upgradeCredit: Instagram@vdmcars
    So he upgraded it with a special ABT package that would’ve cost an ADDITIONAL £70,000.
    That stunning new car joins his Lamborghinis – a Urus and Aventador – in Ziyech’s garage.
    They’re all a step up from the VW Golf GTI he was seen driving in Amsterdam, before he hit the big time.
    THE SUPER AUDI
    Ziyech, 27, was seen on Instagram posing with his latest purchase, a super Audi RS6-R customised by German tuner’s ABT, looking very pleased with himself.

    They created 125 special RS6-R models with all the trimmings from their extensive catalogue.
    And although many of the specs haven’t been revealed, the 0-62mph will no doubt be quicker than its original number because of its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that manages 730bhp.
    A top speed of 199 mph is also faster than the regular RS6.
    While a stainless steel ports exhaust system lets your car roar like one of those muscle cars you see in the Fast and Furious franchise.

    The cost of this upgrade is a cool £70,000, and that’s on top of the price of the car which starts at £92,000.

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    Ziyech’s Audi RS6-R was customised by German tuner’s ABTCredit: Instagram@vdmcars

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    The Chelsea star’s RS-6 can now reach a top speed of 199 mphCredit: Instagram

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    The car boasts a plush and impressive interiorCredit: Instagram

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    The £70,000 ABT upgrade nearly costs as much as the car itselfCredit: Instagram
    LAMBORGHINI ENTHUSIAST
    Through the years, as his star has risen on the European scene, Ziyech has had a penchant for Italian car brand Lamborghini.
    On social media, he happily showed off a red Aventador – with a starting price of £271,146.
    One of the fastest cars in the world, it’s capable of reaching 0-62mph in just 2.9 seconds.
    The Aventador can also hit a top speed of 217 mph.
    Ziyech’s second Lambo is the much sought after Urus – a brilliantly luxurious SUV.
    Premier League stars including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Roberto Firmino are also proud owners of the £159,925 4×4.
    Slower than the Aventador, it can still hit a top speed of 190 mph – making it the fastest SUV on the market, as well as reach 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds.

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    Ziyech shows off his red Lamborghini AventadorCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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    Ziyech seen behind the wheel of his Lamborghini UrusCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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    The Lamborghini Urus costs around £159,925

    GERMAN ENGINEERING
    Morocco international Ziyech is also a fan of German engineering.
    He has been seen driving a luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, with a starting price of £43,920.
    Available in various versions, dependant on performance, Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood was recently seen arriving at their Carrington training ground in one.
    It’s an SUV that screams class.

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    A Mercedes-Benz GLC Couple sits pride of place in Ziyech’s garageCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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    Ziyech is clearly a fan of German engineeringCredit: handout
    IT WASN’T ALWAYS GLAMOROUS
    We all have to start somewhere, and so did Hakim.
    One of his first motors was a VW Golf GTI – that would’ve set him back around £36,610.
    With a top speed of 155 mph, it’s nowhere near as fast as his Lamborghinis.

    Getting from 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds isn’t that impressive either.
    However, the Golf is certainly one of the most dependable cars on the market and one of the most popular.
    For now, though, he’s an Audi man.

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    Ziyech, pictured with his mum, used to drive a VW Golf GTI worth £36,000Credit: Instagram@hziyech

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    The VW Golf GTI is one of the world’s most reliable motorsCredit: Volkswagen

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    Chelsea put new home kit on sale with eye-watering £175 cost… and the shorts alone will set you back £60

    CHELSEA have announced that their new home kit has been put on sale for an eye-watering £175.
    Blues fans hoping to imitate Christian Pulisic and new signing Timo Werner next season will need to rake in a footballer’s pay packet to afford the latest strip.

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    Chelsea are charging fans £99.95 for their new home shirt

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    Blues fans hoping to be kitted out like their stars will have to fork out £175

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    N’Golo Kante in Chelsea’s new Nike kitCredit: Reuters
    The club’s £200million sponsorship deal with Yokohama Tyres ended last month meaning Chelsea stars have already begun wearing their new kit.
    Although the strip failed to bring Chelsea much luck on its debut as Frank Lampard’s side fell 3-2 to West Ham.
    Nevertheless, the new kit is expected to signal the start of a new era of dominance at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues tipped for a title challenge next season and still within FA Cup glory this term.
    But fans hoping to don the exact same fabrics as the players will need to fork out a fortune, with the home shirt selling at £99.95.

    The Vapor jersey is said to come with AeroSwift technology, which allows for maximum comfort and offers 20 per cent more stretch.
    The official plain blue shorts with a Nike tick will then set supporters back a further £59.95, with socks an extra £15.95.
    And overall costs will soar over the £200 mark should fans choose to get a name and number on the back.
    One tweeted: “Chelsea are charging £15.99 for some white football socks with a tiny Chelsea lion on them for their new kit. F***ing mental price that!”

    Another said: “The new Chelsea home kit is £99.95 without adding any extras…Looks like we’re all investing in the transfer window one way or the other.”

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    A third added: “Shirts used to last for two years before they changed. Around £50 each time is too much.”
    A slightly cheaper Chelsea kit is also available, with the Blues selling a replica home shirt for £69.95 – the same price as the Women’s shirt.
    The stadium jersey contains a few minor visual differences to the official strip and is much more loose-fitting.

    Shorts for that outfit are also down to £34.95 although there is no cheaper alternative to the club’s white socks.
    Meanwhile, parents will need to front £84.95 to dress their kids in the exact same shirt as Mason Mount and co.
    But most will be hoping they can purchase the slightly more affordable £54.95 replica jersey for their children.

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    Chelsea are charging £16 for white socks

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    Champions League and Europa League dates confirmed with three-week festival of football and games nearly every day

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    Chelsea star Ross Barkley wanted by David Moyes in West Ham transfer reunion after failed loan bid in January

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    Chelsea make ‘lucrative’ transfer offer to Angel Gomes on free as Solskjaer confirms 19-year-old is quitting Man Utd

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    Chelsea 2020-21 home kit ‘leaked’ and fans hate new ‘hideous’ and ‘lazy’ design

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