At my age you have to be open to everything: Kevin De Bruyne on links to Saudi Pro League

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Published at :June 4, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Modified at :June 4, 2024 at 7:18 PM

(Courtesy : Manchester City)

The Belgium midfielder is linked with a Man City exit

By acknowledging he’s intrigued by a move to Saudi Arabia, Kevin De Bruyne has given the strongest indication yet that he may decide to leave Manchester City.

Even nine years after making a high-profile transfer from Wolfsburg, the Belgian playmaker is still an important member of the Etihad Stadium side. This season, he assisted Manchester City in winning the Premier League once more.

He has acknowledged that, with only a year remaining on his deal, he would have to contemplate transferring to Saudi Arabia. Speaking with the Belgian publication HLN, De Bruyne stated:

“At my age you have to be open to everything. You’re talking about incredible amounts of money in what may be the end of my career.“

“Sometimes you have to think about that. If I play there [Saudi Arabia] for two years, I will be able to earn an incredible amount of money. Before that I had to play football for 15 years.

“I may not even reach that amount yet. Then you have to think about what that could mean next. But at the moment I haven’t had to think about that yet.”

De Bruyne has just finished an incredible season. In spite of missing a significant portion of the season due to injury, the 32-year-old managed to provide six goals and eighteen assists in all competitions.

The midfielder’s group is eager for him to go on to the next phase of his career. His advisors have discussed moves with ten Saudi clubs; San Diego FC of the Major League Soccer (MLS) are also interested in acquiring him.

Furthermore, De Bruyne has stated that he is already thinking about what would be best for his family and himself. “For Michele, an exotic adventure is okay,” he continued. We are also talking about these topics more and more as a family.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

At my age you have to be open to everything: Kevin De Bruyne on links to Saudi Pro League

The Belgium midfielder is linked with a Man City exit

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