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July 25, 2024
According to sources, if Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne ends his career at Etihad Stadium in 2025 and would instead test himself in Major League Soccer than Saudi Arabia, he could finalize a high-profile switch to sister club New York City FC.
The Sky Blues are determined to win the Premier League again after becoming the first team to win it four years in a row. As a result, manager Pep Guardiola is searching the market for reinforcements and is also eager to keep important players.
After completing a £30.8 million transfer from Troyes last week, Brazilian winger Savinho became Manchester City’s first summer transfer window addition. Director of football Txiki Begiristain is expected to be busy supervising additional negotiations as the August 30 deadline draws near.
The Belgium international could still decide to move to the Major League Soccer
GMS sources claim that De Bruyne may explore a move to New York City FC in the upcoming season, which is anticipated to be his final one with Manchester City, regardless of whether management persuades him to sign a new deal.
As the creative midfielder approaches the last year of his contract at Etihad Stadium, there is still uncertainty about his long-term future, despite Guardiola’s insistence that he will only take on a new challenge after the transfer window closes.
GMS sources have learned that De Bruyne is still considering a move to Major League Soccer (MLS), which may appeal to his family more than taking advantage of the wealth available in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Ittihad courted him following a season in which he was instrumental in Manchester City’s championship victory.
| 2023/24 | 2022/23 | |
| Shot-creating actions | 7.35 | 6.54 |
| Key passes | 4.34 | 3.57 |
| Shots | 3.24 | 2.42 |
| Shots on target | 1.25 | 0.78 |
| Assists | 0.74 | 0.59 |
| Goals | 0.29 | 0.26 |
The Belgium international, who has been with the Sky Blues since sealing a £55 million transfer from Wolfsburg in August 2015, would stay a part of the City Football Group and become the first player to play for both teams, joining the likes of fellow midfielder Frank Lampard.
Saudi Arabian teams are eager to acquire Premier League talent, and De Bruyne has been on Al-Ittihad’s shortlist of targets all summer. However, GMS sources have learned that if De Bruyne’s Manchester City departure is finalized, an arresting move to the United States cannot be ruled out.
Californian expansion team getting ready for the start of the season in 2019
According to GMS sources, De Bruyne may turn down the chance to play for a Manchester City sister club to join one of New York City FC’s upcoming MLS rivals. He may view playing for San Diego FC in their inaugural season as a novel challenge.
With players like Paddy McNair agreeing to terms after his Middlesbrough contract expires and Hirving Lozano, who is expected to join as a designated player from PSV Eindhoven, the California-based expansion side has already begun to make inroads in their efforts to assemble a competitive squad.
As their transfer activity picks up steam in the upcoming months, De Bruyne might be identified as a possible addition. GMS sources understand that San Diego FC is very serious about making statement signings before the start of their inaugural season in 2025.
Despite Guardiola’s insistence that a deal will not be finalized for his departure before the summer window closes, fans should be on high alert because, according to GMS sources who recently reported, the 33-year-old is unlikely to consider accepting a pay cut to prolong his £400,000-per-week Manchester City contract.
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and football sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Football News Today, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for football, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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