Kevin de BruyneS future on Manchester City has come questioned after a series of overwhelming performances. With its contract that will expire at the end of the season 2024-25, reports suggest that manager Pep Guardiola has already identified a player of $ 100 million to replace the Belgian star.
City has been fighting this season, especially with Rodri on the page and the club Veterans Ilkay Gundogan and De Bruyne cannot replicate their previously high performance. After signing a contract extension, Guardiola focuses on rejuvenating the squad, with a clear goal in mind: a young, dynamic talent.
According to Sports‘SACA table, Guardiola has chosen 21-year-old Florian Wirtz as the perfect successor to De Bruyne. To secure the German midfielder, Manchester City is reported have to pay $ 100 millionPlus a percentage of the future resale value.
City made an attempt to sign Wirtz during the transmission window in JanuaryReach out to both the player and his representatives. But Bayer Leverkusen Star chose to stay and end the season with the club, which competes for both the Bundesliga title and a place in the UEFA Champions League.
With Wirtz reportedly close to agreeing on a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen until 2028, and Bayern Munich’s interest in adding complexity, Manchester City is facing fierce competition. But with the wages of Bruyne no longer weighing the books and their economic power, City remains well positioned to complete the business.
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What is the next for Kevin de Bruyne?
De Bruyne’s renewal of the contract was an important point of speaking point on the way into the 2024-25 season. However, Ongoing injuries and a sharp decline in form has stopped negotiation.
Reports from Athletic In January it suggested that A transition to San Diego FC was ”closer than ever“ Although no official business has been completed. With less than five months left on his contract and a hefty Annual salary of £ 20.8 million (according to Capology), De Bruyne seems more and more connected from Manchester City’s rebuilding plans –proved by his absence as an unused replacement in the latest Premier League game against Newcastle United.
