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Published on 2024-05-13 18:45:43
The future of Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City is uncertain as his contract expires in 2025. With the midfielder turning 33 this summer, the club may not offer him a new deal. Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, and several European clubs are monitoring De Bruyne’s situation, with Saudi clubs prepared to offer around €60m/70m for the Belgian superstar if he does not sign a new deal. Should Man City part ways with De Bruyne, they have their eye on Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as a replacement.
Florian Wirtz is highly sought after by top clubs like Bayern Munich, PSG, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. However, Bayer Leverkusen is not willing to sell the German star ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, unless offers of €150m change their minds. Despite the high asking price, Man City may consider making a move for Wirtz depending on the fee they can get from selling De Bruyne to Saudi Arabian clubs. Wirtz, at just 21 years old, has been crucial to Leverkusen’s success with 18 goals and 19 assists in 46 games.
Wirtz has a bright future in the game, and clubs are eager to secure his talents. While Leverkusen is reluctant to sell, the interest from top clubs like Man City continues to grow. It remains to be seen if Wirtz will leave Germany this summer, given his importance to Leverkusen’s squad. The situation with De Bruyne’s contract at City adds a layer of complexity to the potential transfer dealings involving Wirtz and the Premier League champions.
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