The news that Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly reached an agreement with San Diego FC of Major League Soccer (MLS) as he enters the final season of his contract with Manchester City is a significant development. De Bruyne, who has been a key figure at City, could be considering his next move after his current contract expires at the end of the 2023/24 season. While there has been no official confirmation yet, the fact that San Diego FC is showing interest suggests that the MLS side sees the Belgian midfielder as a marquee signing.
De Bruyne has previously stated that his agents and Manchester City would hold discussions about his future before the season’s end. However, if this report about the interest from San Diego FC is accurate, it might hint at De Bruyne exploring the idea of finishing his illustrious career in the United States.
Should this move happen, it would mark a major coup for MLS, and particularly for San Diego FC, a relatively new team in the league. De Bruyne’s potential presence in the MLS would add to the growing list of European stars moving to the league and would surely raise the profile of the club.
As De Bruyne’s time at Manchester City possibly comes to a close, it will be interesting to see how negotiations unfold and whether he continues with the Premier League champions or heads to the United States for a new challenge.
He said,
”I signed my contract at the right time. If there is a good offer and you tell Pep [Guardiola] that you want to leave, that is possible. This may be different at other clubs. But I have never indicated that I want to leave.I have more than enough money. But if an absurd amount comes… That is also for my family, my relatives, my grandchildren, my great-grandchildren and my friends.”
