Al-Hilal are among 10 Saudi Pro League clubs who have held discussions with the advisors of Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, according to The Mirror.
The Belgian international is believed to be a top target for Saudi teams but, at this stage, it is believed that the player is leaning towards extending his contract at the Etihad.
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.
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