Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is contemplating an exit after a nine-year tenure, with Saudi Arabia and MLS opportunities becoming available.

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is contemplating an exit after a nine-year tenure, with Saudi Arabia and MLS opportunities becoming available.

After a nine-year partnership with the Belgian playmaker, Manchester City appears to be on the brink of a heartfelt farewell to club legend Kevin De Bruyne.

De Bruyne, who is 33 years old, is currently in the final six months of his current contract at the Etihad Stadium. With the January transfer window now open for an additional year, he is now eligible to receive formal contacts from clubs regarding a summer transfer as a free agent.

De Bruyne and Manchester City officials have consistently maintained that the player’s contractual situation is entirely tranquil. They have asserted that the midfielder has been granted the opportunity to concentrate on his personal fitness.

De Bruyne has experienced a challenging season following his surgery-plagued 2023/24 campaign. He was unable to play for an extended period due to a groin issue that neither the player nor the club’s medical personnel were able to address in a timely manner.

Manchester City may be compelled to reevaluate the status of several players in Pep Guardiola’s roster due to the challenges associated with their age. A recent report has identified five individuals who may be at the center of the transfer uncertainty.

Kyle Walker, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Ederson, and Mateo Kovacic have all received offers from Saudi Arabia representatives to participate in their initiative next summer, according to Manchester City insider ‘Tolmie’s Hairdoo’ on X.

Regarding Manchester City’s legendary Belgian playmaker De Bruyne, it is asserted that the 33-year-old is now “unlikely” to remain at the Etihad Stadium beyond this season, with the United States remaining an appealing alternative.

It is speculated that De Bruyne would receive a signing fee of at least £30 million as a free agent next summer, irrespective of his destination.

This fee would precede a remuneration package that would significantly surpass his £400,000 per week contract at Manchester City.

In late November, De Bruyne addressed his Manchester City contract situation during a press conference, asserting that discussions between himself and pertinent individuals at the Etihad Stadium would occur in future.

“I can only provide you with the answers that I am providing you with at this time, as there is nothing else to discuss,” De Bruyne stated before a UEFA Champions League match.

He continued, “If there are no discussions, this will be my final year.” I am attempting to be candid, so I am unsure. I have no control over what others may say or write; my sole objective is to perform at a high level of football, and we shall see what the future contains.

When asked whether there had been any developments on his contractual position following Manchester City’s most recent match in the Premier League, in which Pep Guardiola’s team secured a 2-0 victory over Leicester City, De Bruyne responded, “Nothing yet.”