Kevin De Bruyne could opt to leave Manchester City in favour of joining a Saudi Pro League club next summer.
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Rudy Galetti, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) have renewed their interest in the Manchester City star having reportedly gotten back in touch with the player, and they view him as a primary target for next summer.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
De Bruyne’s current contract with the Cityzens expires in 2025, which means that he could consider evaluating his options in the summer of 2024 when only one year will be left in his existing deal. In October 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr reportedly showed interest in the former Chelsea star. He even attracted attention from a Saudi second-tier club Al-Qadsiah.
DID YOU KNOW?
The 32-year-old has appeared in just one Premier League game in the ongoing campaign as he picked up a muscle injury in the club’s season opener against Burnley and had to undergo surgery. He recently returned to training and was included in the club’s matchday squad against Sheffield United on December 30.
WHAT NEXT FOR KEVIN DE BRUYNE?
It remains to be seen if Pep Guardiola will hand the midfielder a start on Sunday as the Cityzens play their first match of 2024 in an FA Cup third-round clash against Huddersfield.