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Published on 2024-07-22 13:45:00
Manchester City has expressed a preference for selling Kevin De Bruyne during the current summer transfer window. There is intense interest from Saudi Arabia for the Belgian midfielder, with the Saudi Pro League seeing him as a potential game-changing signing that could bring global publicity to their division similar to Cristiano Ronaldo’s move in 2022.
The decision for both De Bruyne and Manchester City is complex, with a potential financial outlay of over £100 million required for the transfer. Manchester City insiders have indicated that selling De Bruyne to Saudi Arabia this summer is the preferred option, rather than risking losing him for free next year as his contract runs down.
De Bruyne himself has been open to the idea of moving to Saudi Arabia due to the lucrative financial opportunities it presents. While he initially seemed open to the idea, recent reports suggest that he may stay at Manchester City for the upcoming season. The situation remains unclear, with Manchester City having limited leverage in the discussions surrounding De Bruyne’s potential transfer.
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