It is a soap opera which risks animating the next months on the side of England and which has already experienced several twists and turns. A few weeks ago, Kevin de Bruyne announced his departure from Manchester City. A true legend of the club and even of the first Eague, the Belgian international arrived at the end of the contract this summer. And from the top of his 33 years, with an aging body and a physique that lets go more and more often (he continues injuries), we thought that he had thus concluded an agreement to leave at the right time of his club. Especially since his message of goodbye was rather clear.
Hot Bruyne to stay in the Premier League
“So, I'm going to go to the point and announce that it will be my last months as a Manchester City player. Nothing is easy to write, but as footballers, we all know that this day will come. This day has happened, and you deserve to hear it from my mouth first. (…) Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye. Suri, Rome, Mason, Michèle and I are more than grateful for what this place has represented for our family. Manchester will forever remain on the passport of our children, and above all, in our hearts. It will always be our house. Each story has an end, but it has undoubtedly been the most beautiful. Take advantage of these last moments together! Full of love “he explained. Except that this beautiful farewell message was replaced, a few days later, by spicy statements from the Belgian international.
The former Chelsea actually did not understand why Manchester City had not tried to extend it when he wanted to continue the adventure believing that he was still giving to his club. “I was a little shocked. I have not received any offer from them throughout the year and the club made this decision. Obviously, I was a little surprised, but I have to accept it. Honestly, I always think that I can play at this level as I do, but I understand that clubs must make decisions. (…) This is essentially the reason why they made this decision because the whole team had difficulties. I do not want to share the exact reasons, because it is above all a commercial question for them, and it is on this basis that they made their decision. The conversation was not long. They just told me what they told me, and then there is nothing more ” he launched into an interview with Daily Mail.
Aston Villa took the temperature
At 33, Kevin de Bruyne therefore believes that he still has his legs to play at the highest level. And while we thought he was getting closer to retirement with a last contract in MLS or in Saudi Arabia, the Belgian has other plans in mind. According to information from Daily MailKevin de Bruyne wants to continue playing in the Premier League. He does not see himself moving his family and his children and is not against joining another big English club even if he is a rival of City. According to the indiscretions of Sky SportsAston Villa has already taken the temperature and seems to be the most interested club for the idea of recovering from Bruyne this summer.
But the Villans are not the only ones to covet the former Wolfsburg community. Several English stables have precisely contacted those around him to find out a little more about the feasibility of the deal and the desires of the player to stay in the Premier League. Kevin de Bruyne could therefore surprise his world and join a competitor from City next year. A way of making his leaders understand that he still had enough to give to his club which could regret to let him go free and come to strengthen a competitor for free (or almost).
