Shock club 'exploring the possibility' of signing Kevin De Bruyne and his verdict is already in
Kevin De Bruyne's next club is unknown and the Manchester City icon is being linked with suitors in all the major leagues in the world.
De Bruyne announced last week that he will leave Man City at the end of the season after a decade of immense success and international renown.
"Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye," he told Man City fans. "We cannot thank the city, club, staff, teammates, friends, and family enough for this 10-year ride. Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter."
At 33 years of age, De Bruyne has at least one club left in his legs. There's sure to be competition for his signature and rumours have been swirling since the Belgium international confirmed his Premier League departure.
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Second-tier Saudi Arabian side Neom SC are among the favourites to be De Bruyne's next destination but Foot Mercato also reported that River Plate could be an option along with Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce – managed by Jose Mourinho – and Galatasaray. PSG and Bayern Munich are in the mix too.
Bundesliga club Wolfsburg tweeted an invitation for De Bruyne to reunite with them in Germany and Major League Soccer's newest club, San Diego FC, are also believed to be interested.
If De Bruyne does fancy seeing out his career in MLS, he might have another option on the opposite coast and an opportunity to link up with some of football's biggest names.
According to the Mirror's Manchester football correspondent David McDonnell, David Beckham and Inter Miami club bosses are preparing an approach.
A move to Miami would see De Bruyne play alongside eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi as well as fellow Barcelona alumni Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba. Javier Mascherano is the Flamingos' head coach after replacing Tata Martino in November.
And Inter Miami might just have the edge when it comes to getting their man. McDonnell reports that "relocating to the USA – and Miami in particular – is a big pull for the Man City midfielder and his family" and that the right move to MLS might even trump Neom when it comes to attracting the six-time Premier League winner.
Topics: Kevin De Bruyne, Man City
Chris Nee