Saudi Pro League eyes Kevin De Bruyne with potential £100m offer
The Saudi Pro League presumably wants to sign Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City and is prepared to pay more than £100 million for the proficient midfielder.
This daring chase comes after the league’s successful signings of Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte from City last summer.
In his Daily Briefing column for Caught Offside, Ben Jacobs stated the Saudi League’s continuing interest in De Bruyne. Given the Belgian’s inability to leave Manchester, the Saudis remain undeterred.
Jacobs reminded out that Euro 2024 impacts any rapid transfer, as De Bruyne prioritizes his national team’s season and wants stability into the new season.
Man City fresh off a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title, clearly values De Bruyne. His impressive record of six goals and 18 assists in just 26 appearances last season underscores his critical role, even as he battled injuries.
City’s desire for him to extend his contract signals their unwillingness to part with their assist king.
However, Saudi officials are prepared to play the long game. If a summer move proves unfeasible, they plan to revisit their offer in 2025. De Bruyne previously declined a lucrative €70 million-per-year offer to join the Middle East exodus, but the Saudis’ persistence shows their determination.
Football fans and pundits alike watch with keen interest as this high-stakes transfer saga unfolds. While City supporters hope their talisman stays put, the potential for a record-breaking transfer keeps the football world buzzing.
The next few months will be crucial in determining whether De Bruyne remains a Cityzen or becomes the latest star to head to the Saudi Pro League.
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