‘Why Meet Them?’, ‘Can’t Let Him Leave’ – Fans Concerned As City Star’s Advisors Hold Talks With TEN Clubs

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Published on 2024-05-27 07:00:16

Kevin De Bruyne’s representatives have reportedly held meetings with 10 Saudi Arabian clubs this week, ahead of the summer transfer window.

Despite these developments, De Bruyne is still anticipated to extend his contract with City before eventually transitioning to the MLS – his preferred destination. San Diego FC have already initiated private preliminary discussions with the six-time Premier League winner’s club to express their interest in a future transfer, reports the Mirror.

De Bruyne has been instrumental in City winning the Premier League 6 times over the last 7 seasons and the vast majority of supporters on X are hoping that he does commit his future to the Manchester club:

Why meet them??

— whuzet (@whuzet_) May 25, 2024

Stay 🩵🤞🏻

— et1had (@et1hadd) May 25, 2024

Can’t let him leave at all

— Certi Cityzen (@CertiCityzen) May 25, 2024

These guys should rest already and leave Kdb alone

— 🇧🇪™︎ (@Brxyne_17) May 25, 2024

He’s not done with EPL yet

— K🥂👑 (@Kinq_Classic) May 25, 2024

Kdb is staying

— FLACkO (@sir_eeid) May 25, 2024

Let him stay one more year and go Saudi next year

— Emir🇸🇪115 tears (@FodenCTID) May 25, 2024

5 more years

— ¹⁶9320 💙 (@bluemoonfan247) May 25, 2024

Kevin is not Saudi or MLS material yet

— Guardiolita (@Nonto_Coco) May 25, 2024

De Bruyne doesn’t have long left on his current deal at City

The 32-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year contract, worth a reported £400,000 a week, back in April 2021. He negotiated the deal himself and it made him the highest earner in the English top flight.

De Bruyne has just twelve months remaining on that deal, and he has yet to agree to an extension, prompting speculation about his future.

A move to the United States is being considered

San Diego FC are known to have held initial discussions about signing De Bruyne but the MLS club don’t believe a deal will take place this summer.

De Bruyne could leave on a free transfer next year and make the switch to the US then. Alternatively, he could stay at the Etihad for longer and delay his departure by signing a short-term extension. Both outcomes appear just as likely at the moment.