When his contract expires, Man City star Kevin De Bruyne may choose to move to the Major League Soccer (MLS) rather than accept Saudi Arabia’s offer.
The Manchester City mastermind’s contract at the Etihad expires in 2025, and The Athletic reports that he is beginning to consider his options. Ilkay Gundogan’s free transfer to Barcelona is one example of the Manchester United team’s notable reluctance to offer contract extensions to its aging players.
According to the article, should an offer in the region of $115 million (£90 million) come in from Saudi Arabia amid interest, City would reject any sentimental ties to its hero. Nevertheless, De Bruyne has expressed his preference to move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in response to a possible transfer to the Middle East.
Nonetheless, the attacking midfielder feels he still has a lot to offer at the greatest level of the game. But at 32, he’s beginning to think about what might be best for his family as well, and the Belgian finds retirement in America to be a far more enticing idea.
He still has 18 months left on his present contract at the Etihad, and the Cityzens have not gotten in touch with him about signing a new one.
De Bruyne may draw motivation from Lionel Messi’s present Inter-Miami role in the Major League Soccer. With the league and the Herons, the Argentine sensation has assumed a central role. The Man City star might want to sign a deal similar to Messi’s, which pays him around $150 million over two years if he were to move to the United States.
This Wednesday, the Cityzens and the Belgian midfielder will play their FA Cup match against Premier League struggling team Luton Town. Then, over the weekend, City plays United in a Premier League match in the Manchester Derby.