According to members of the board of directors of the Real Madrid club, before Bellingham joined Real Madrid in the summer, there was contact with Manchester City. But Bellingham refused to join Manchester City and insisted on joining Real Madrid.

City's staff had good contact with Bellingham's father, which made City think they had a chance to sign Bellingham. But Bellingham himself insisted on joining Real Madrid, he said he only wanted to play for Real Madrid, that Real Madrid is the best way to get honor.

England international Bellingham, who is only 20 years old, has been killing it this season after joining Real Madrid. So far this season, Bellingham played 10 games for Real Madrid, contributing 10 goals and 3 assists, an exceptionally eye-catching performance, becoming the hottest new star in Europe. It is in Bellingham's excellent play, Real Madrid in the La Liga with 8 wins and 1 loss accumulated 24 points, is currently in the lead on the scoreboard. In the Champions League, they also won all 2 matches and are in a good position to qualify for the group.

Although Manchester City won the EPL, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup last season, the attraction for players is still not as strong as that of Real Madrid, and the power of the "dream of a child emperor" is evident.