Kevin De Bruyne is leaning towards a transfer to the Saudi Professional League based mostly on latest studies over the Belgian’s future. The prolific midfielder is heading to his remaining yr underneath contract at Manchester Metropolis. However, Saudi Professional League officers have been publicly pushing for the playmaker’s signature for months now. In consequence, De Bruyne has an enormous option to make this summer season.
The 33-year-old star beforehand instructed a Belgian newspaper earlier than Euro 2024 that he’s retaining his choices open. Not solely did De Bruyne indirectly decide to Metropolis, however he additionally particularly referenced a possible large contract with a Saudi membership. The midfielder is at the moment the highest-paid participant on the English crew with an annual wage of about $26 million. Nevertheless, he would undoubtedly earn much more cash within the Center East.
De Bruyne then, nevertheless, lately appeared to minimize a transfer to Saudi Arabia following Belgium‘s Euros exit. “I’ll have a quiet summer season,” the midfielder proclaimed following his crew’s 1-0 defeat to France on July 1st. “I’ll get pleasure from my holidays and can return to Metropolis afterwards. I assume there shall be talks with Metropolis within the upcoming months.”
Report claims the midfielder has already agreed to Saudi contract
However, De Bruyne additionally adopted up these remarks by leaving a door open to probably transfer to Saudi Arabia. “I’ve greater than sufficient cash. But when an absurd quantity comes… That can also be for my household, my relations, my grandchildren, my great-grandchildren and my associates,” the star continued.
Reporter Rudy Galetti is now claiming that the Metropolis star has agreed to phrases with Saudi Professional League facet Al-Ittihad. Though the precise particulars of the rumored deal aren’t but recognized, the Saudi delegation will reportedly now focus on a switch charge with Metropolis officers. Galetti went on to report that the reigning English champions are open to promoting their star this summer season.
De Bruyne’s choice is actually a tricky one. He’s nonetheless making an unbelievable sum of money with one of many prime groups on the planet. The midfielder might very nicely stay together with his present membership for yet another season earlier than in the end switching to the Saudi facet. Whereas he’s 33, the Belgian would doubtless obtain an analogous contract provide in the summertime of 2025. That is, in fact, assuming he can stay wholesome.
Summer season transfer seems to be the proper time for a switch
However, De Bruyne’s continued feedback relating to the cash concerned in a doable transfer to the Center East are telling. As a substitute of brazenly rejecting the notion, he retains mentioning the massive wage proposed by Saudi officers. The potential contract with Al-Ittihad actually appears to be turning the playmaker’s head.
Not solely would De Bruyne rake in hundreds of thousands of additional {dollars}, however he would additionally keep away from the bodily calls for of the Premier League and Champions League. Whereas the midfielder remains to be a prime participant, the extra relaxed play within the Center East is definitely attractive. De Bruyne additionally appeared visually annoyed at occasions all through the Euros with Belgium.
The taxing strain at Metropolis has seemingly taken a toll on De Bruyne during the last yr. The playmaker solely managed to characteristic in 18 complete English top-flight video games through the latest 2023/24 season. A hamstring harm was the primary space of concern, however he additionally lately suffered a groin pressure as nicely.
Probably dropping a participant corresponding to De Bruyne would go away an enormous gap to fill for Metropolis. In any case, he’s nonetheless certainly one of their prime gamers on the pitch. Nevertheless, Phil Foden’s breakout marketing campaign would give the English champions a lift heading into the brand new season. Metropolis officers additionally clearly don’t thoughts spending cash and would doubtless splash the money to usher in a brand new star midfielder this summer season.
De Bruyne has collected 14 main trophies throughout his time with Metropolis to date. What else does he have to show? A summer season swap to Saudi Arabia would seemingly be the fitting time for a divorce between the star and his present membership.
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