Al Nassr have 'contacted' Kevin De Bruyne's agent to set up a meeting over a proposed transfer, according to stunning reports.
Cristiano Ronaldo kicked off the Saudi Arabia movement after he joined Al Nassr following the mutual termination of his Manchester United contract.
The likes of Karim Benzema, Neymar, N'Golo Kante and Jordan Henderson, among many others, have since left Europe for the Middle East, penning lucrative contracts.
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Saudi Arabia authorities want to continue poaching the best players from Europe, with Al Ittihad expected to reignite their pursuit of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah after failing to sign him last summer.
And it appears De Bruyne is also high on their wishlist.
According to Rudy Galetti, Al Nassr have reached out to the Man City midfielder's entourage in a bid to set up a meeting with the player soon.
The aim of the Saudi Pro League club is to explain the club's long-term project and try to convince him to link up with Ronaldo and Co.
The Belgium is under contract at Man City until 2025. He signed a two-year extension back in May 2021.
Al Nassr could look to sign De Bruyne next summer, which would command a transfer fee.
Or they could wait till the summer of 2025 and land him on a free transfer.
The Blues, however, could be prepared to sell him at the end of the season so they can avoid a free transfer scenario.
Ronaldo isn't the only high-profile name at the club as they also boast former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane, Alex Telles and Marcelo Brozovic.
Not to mention De Bruyne's former club teammate Aymeric Laporte, who made the switch during the summer transfer window.
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Topics: Kevin De Bruyne, Cristiano Ronaldo, Football, Saudi Arabia, Manchester City
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