BREAKING NEWS: “Manchester United contacted me when I was in Borussia Dortmund but I declined the offer, I don’t want to play in the premier and thier fans here are too tox!c,it has been my dream to play for Real Madrid- Jude Bellingham could be at Man Utd now had it not been for one failed guarantee.

Manchester United might be reflecting on a missed opportunity as Jude Bellingham prepares to take the spotlight for Real Madrid in the highly anticipated Champions League final.

On Saturday night at Wembley, Bellingham will face Borussia Dortmund, the club that nurtured his immense talent following his departure from Birmingham City. He will undoubtedly be the main attraction in this thrilling encounter. If he manages to secure a victory against his former team, the young England star will not only lift the most coveted trophy in European club football but also solidify his position as a leading contender for the Ballon d’Or.

Since joining Real Madrid and securing the La Liga title, Bellingham has undergone remarkable growth from his early days at Birmingham City’s St Andrew’s, where he made his debut as a promising sixteen-year-old. His decision to turn down a high-profile transfer to Manchester United in 2020, despite a compelling pitch that reportedly irked the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, has paid off in spades.Bellingham’s exceptional talent was evident early on during his time at Birmingham City, which naturally drew significant interest from top clubs across Europe. Manchester United was among the frontrunners in the race to secure his signature. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer went to great lengths to persuade Bellingham, enlisting the help of several club legends to bolster their pitch.

According to reports from The Athletic, Solskjaer even arranged for a meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and Bellingham’s family during their visit to Carrington. However, the meeting took an unexpected turn when football director John Murtough interrupted their conversation to give Bellingham a tour of the training facilities. This abrupt end reportedly left Ferguson fuming.Reflecting on that pivotal meeting, Solskjaer shared with Stick to Football: “Jude was in the building, and present were myself, Sir Alex Ferguson, Bryan Robson, and Eric Cantona. We did everything we could to sell the club to him and had a meaningful discussion. But Jude knew exactly what he wanted, even at such a young age. He was just seventeen but was the most mature seventeen-year-old I have ever seen, with a clear vision for his future.”

Despite the efforts of Manchester United, Bellingham chose a different path, one that has seen him flourish at Real Madrid. As he prepares to step onto the pitch at Wembley for one of the biggest matches of his career, Manchester United can only ponder what might have been. Meanwhile, Bellingham stands on the brink of European glory, ready to confirm his status as one of the brightest stars in football today.Jude Bellingham’s rise to prominence and his decision to join Borussia Dortmund, and subsequently Real Madrid, certainly highlight a missed opportunity for Manchester United. The Red Devils made a significant effort to sign him in 2020, with then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and club legends like Sir Alex Ferguson, Bryan Robson, and Eric Cantona all involved in their pitch. However, Bellingham’s mature decision to join Dortmund has paid off, allowing him to develop into one of the game’s top talents.

Now, as he prepares for the Champions League final with Real Madrid, Bellingham’s career trajectory underscores the impact of his choices. Manchester United, meanwhile, can only reflect on what could have been, as they witness Bellingham’s potential to secure European glory and perhaps even the Ballon d’Or.