Alan Smith says he would have loved to play alongside £55m Man City star 

Redaction Simon Brett with James Thompson
Published on 2024-03-08 12:30:00

Alan Smith expressed his admiration for Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, stating that he would have loved to play alongside him. Smith, a former player with 481 appearances for Arsenal and Leicester City, mentioned De Bruyne as a dream teammate in a recent Q&A session on Reddit.

De Bruyne, with 598 senior club appearances, has scored 145 goals and provided 249 assists. Since joining City in 2015 for £55m, he has made 369 appearances, scoring 98 goals and assisting 165 times. Known for his ability to create goal-scoring opportunities, De Bruyne ended the previous Premier League season as the player with the highest rate of shot-creating and goal-creating actions per 90 minutes.

Smith’s desire to play with De Bruyne stems from the midfielder’s exceptional playmaking abilities. With the Belgian behind him, Smith believes he could have scored many goals. Looking ahead, De Bruyne’s continued contributions could enhance City’s chances of securing multiple titles in the upcoming season.

The synergy between Smith, a skilled goal scorer in his own right, and De Bruyne’s playmaking prowess would have made for a formidable partnership on the field. As City aims to maintain their winning form, De Bruyne’s consistent performance will be crucial in achieving their goals under Pep Guardiola’s leadership.

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