Manchester City midfielder tipped for Major League Soccer move by compatriot and former Premier League striker

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Published on 2024-05-08 06:30:00

Former Premier League striker Christian Benteke believes that Kevin De Bruyne may make a move to the United States in the near future. De Bruyne’s future with Manchester City remains uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract, with no progress in renewal talks reported. Saudi Arabian football officials see De Bruyne as a primary target for the upcoming transfer window, with a potential transfer fee exceeding £100 million.

Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, De Bruyne and Manchester City are expected to open negotiations for a contract extension during the summer. Benteke envisions the midfielder potentially playing in Major League Soccer later in his career, suggesting a move to a team in LA at the age of 32. Benteke describes MLS as a mix of physicality and technicality, dispelling the misconception that the league is easy.

Some believe that a move to the United States would be more appealing to De Bruyne and his family than a move to the Middle East, despite other big names making the move to Saudi Arabia. Manchester City had a busy summer transfer window, with players like Laporte and Mahrez leaving for Saudi clubs, and players like Gundogan, Cancelo, and Silva also generating interest.

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