Before the $114 million transfer, Pep Guardiola spent three hours attempting to persuade Jude Bellingham to choose Man City over Real Madrid.

Before Jude Bellingham’s summer transfer to Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola spent three hours attempting to persuade the English talent to sign with Manchester City.

Before Jude Bellingham’s summer transfer to Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola spent three hours attempting to persuade the English talent to sign with Manchester City.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: According to Cadena Ser, Guardiola and Bellingham had a three-hour conversation before the daring move by City. Guardiola reportedly argued to Bellingham that City were in a better developmental stage than Real Madrid and that the Premier League would be a better choice. Despite the higher lucrative offer, Bellingham ultimately made the decision to relocate to Spain. Guardiola acknowledged the choice and wished Bellingham and Real Madrid well in their upcoming relocation.