On June 30, a host of players will reach the end of their contracts. This will be the case of Neymar Jr (Al-Hilal), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and even Kevin de Bruyne. The 33-year-old Belgian arrives at a turning point in his adventure at Manchester City. A club where he has shined since 2015. In almost ten years, the midfielder has become a reference in his position while filling his trophy cabinet with 17 titles including 6 in the league and 1 in the Champions League. An essential part of the team headed by Pep Guardiola, KDB has had a slightly tougher time in recent years due to injuries.
But the Red Devil always held on to come back and help his team, obviously different without him. Erling Haaland will not say the opposite. Its future is therefore an issue which agitates the Mancunian team behind the scenes. From January, the former Chelsea player will be able to discuss with the club of his choice. Time is therefore running out for the residents of the Etihad Stadium. Especially since he already has certain suitors after him. Like last summer, Saudi Arabia hopes to lure him into its net. Recently, The Athletic mentioned Major League Soccer as a potential landing spot.
City don’t want to lose him
This Friday, several English media, including the Mirrorassure that Inter Miami has made it its priority for the summer transfer window. The team led by David Beckham is also very confident on this issue. The idea would therefore be to bring a little more quality to the squad led by Javier Mascherano and his superstar Lionel Messi. But the American club will have to work together. Because Manchester City has not said its last word. In fact, the Telegraph reveals that the Mancunians have a very specific plan in mind for the Belgian.
Thus, Man City wants to extend its collaboration with KDB but not within its club. The idea is to offer him the opportunity to play for one of the other clubs in the City Football Group galaxy next season. If we don’t necessarily imagine him settling down at Girona, Melbourne City or ESTAC, the footballer, who will turn 34 in a few months, would ideally head for New York City FC. The Belgian and his relatives have, in fact, a big weakness for the United States. It remains to be seen whether this offer will appeal to De Bruyne, who has understood that it will not be extended, or whether he will decide to move on next summer.
