As Kevin de Bruyne prepares to close the curtain in a decade of shine at Manchester CitySpeculation grows over his next destination. Many assumed that if he were to land in Mlit would be under the palm trees in Florida alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. But the first serious feature of the Belgian Maestro has come from somewhere else – not Miami, and not the club can most expect.
With De Bruyne’s contract will expire in June 2025And the 33-year-old midfielder who already explains that his time at City will end, the race is officially on. The pursuit now includes An MLS side silently lay the foundation for a large couppositions himself to attract one of the largest midfielders in their generation to North America.
The Belgian veteran confirmed its imminent output from City in an emotional message to the fans earlier this month. After several years of dominance in England and Europe, the Belgian international is ready for a new challenge.
The midfielder also revealed that he takes time before deciding on his next step. “It is very difficult because the decision to leave has not been for a long time so nothing can be decided in a week. I have not even seen my family since the announcement,” he added.
Bold movement from an unexpected MLS -free
While many expected From Miami To lead the fee, another MLS club has jumped forward, especially after its Failed negotiations involving Neymar. According to a Fabrizio Romano exclusive, Chicago fire has become the first team to make one Concrete approach to signing de bruyne at a free transfer.
🚨🇺🇸 Exclusive: MLS Side Chicago Fire makes approaches to sign Kevin de Bruyne on a free transfer. De Bruyne will assess all options in the coming days and weeks, but Chicago Fire is now showing strong interest with a specific project to attract KDB. Manage.
The fire, handled by Former USMNT coach Gregg BerhalterCurrently building against a more ambitious identity in the United States. Despite sitting ninth in the Eastern ConferenceThey have shown a desire to chase elite talent. The club had previously tried to attract Neymar To the United States but got short. Now they have been drawing attention to De Bruyne – and their offer is real.
Appointed star in Windy City?
If the 33-year-old agrees on the terms and conditions would have to be signed as a Appointed player – a status created when David Beckham Joined La Galaxy 2007 and often called “Beckham Rule.” That label allows clubs to pay marker salaries over MLS CAP, and de Bruyne would go with Hugo Cuypers and Jonathan Bamba as one of the club’s top -serving stars.
However, de Bruyne is not without alternatives. Saudi pro-giants like al-Nassrreportedly encouraged by Cristiano RonaldoAlso pushes on its signature. European pages, including Former club Wolfsburghas also expressed interest. Still, the most advanced conversations appear to be in MLS.
While the hedges and San Diego FC had been linked to the player, the former Priority rights within the league but has not yet made a serious move. San Diego has in the meantime Returned from the race.
