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Published on 2024-07-04 14:00:00
Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne is rumored to have a ‘verbal understanding’ with a club in the Saudi Pro League as he approaches the later years of his football career. Despite doubts over his future at Manchester City, where his contract runs until 2025, talks have surfaced about a possible move to either Major League Soccer in the United States or the Saudi Pro League.
De Bruyne has expressed openness to discussing a potential move to the Middle-East, despite reaffirming his commitment to Manchester City for the upcoming season. Journalist Rudy Galetti reported a ‘verbal understanding’ between De Bruyne and Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, with the player said to have given his approval for the transfer, leaving his fate up to the Premier League champions.
Manchester City are preparing contingency plans in case of De Bruyne’s potential exit, with Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz being considered as possible replacements. Despite both players likely staying with their current clubs for next season, the Etihad Stadium recruitment team is exploring options for the future without De Bruyne.
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