Manchester United wanted to sign Jude Bellingham but he chose Borussia Dortmund instead.
Jude Bellingham reveals that the chance of playing regular football at Dortmund was an offer he couldn’t turn down.
The 17-year old was United’s top transfer target and was even given a tour of the United training ground back in March.
“Well, you know, Man United have a great squad but my decision had nothing to do with Man United,“ Bellingham told The Telegraph.
“I was so focused and so happy with the interest from Dortmund that this became my first choice.
“For me, it was Borussia Dortmund and that’s it. When you find somewhere that’s the best place to be, you kind of ignore everything else, you know what I mean?”
Bellingham also admitted he would like to emulate countryman Jadon Sancho’s career at Borussia Dortmund.
“I didn’t really speak to Jadon,” Bellingham added.
“I sort of spoke to him through other people. I would mention something and they would say, ‘Jadon thought the same about this or that.’
“I’ve said before how big of an example Jadon is for someone English and my age. We’re all trying to play but, specifically, we’re trying to make that next step into Europe’s elite.
“I think Jadon has done that perfectly and he was a massive factor in looking at his journey. Hopefully, I can mirror it.”
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