Kevin De Bruyne has been a crucial part of Manchester City’s success for the past decade. However, his future at the club now seems uncertain. As the summer transfer window approaches, rumours about his departure are gaining momentum. Could this be the end of an era for the Belgian star?
De Bruyne, now 33 years old, has faced fitness issues in recent seasons. His contract with Man City is set to expire at the end of the season. There has been no news of a renewal, and many believe the midfielder’s time at the Etihad Stadium is coming to a close.
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Former Premier League scout Mick Brown recently spoke about De Bruyne’s situation. He revealed that Man City might be open to letting the midfielder leave. Brown said to Football Insider;
"I am not surprised to hear Man City are willing to let him leave. They would like him to play more of a bit-part role on reduced minutes, but they also have concerns about his fitness and availability. They could be open to seeing him leave as a result of that. And I know there are clubs in Saudi Arabia who have been keeping an eye on his situation, so they could make him a big-money offer to tempt him to make the move."Mick Brown
Saudi clubs reportedly showed interest in De Bruyne last summer and could now return with lucrative offers. This makes his departure from Manchester City increasingly likely.
Man City transfer news - Manchester City wants Dani Olmo as De Bruyne replacement
While De Bruyne’s future remains unclear, Man City may already have his replacement in mind. Reports suggest that City are interested in Dani Olmo, who joined Barcelona for £60 million last summer.
🚨 Manchester City are reportedly best placed to sign Dani Olmo because of Pep Guardiola's connections with Barcelona.
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Barcelona’s financial struggles mean they cannot register Olmo for the second half of the season. This has attracted attention from several top clubs. Pep Guardiola’s ties with Barcelona could make City favourites to sign the Spanish midfielder.
Olmo, a Euro 2024 winner, has also drawn interest from Arsenal. However, City’s position in the race seems stronger due to their manager’s influence. If signed, Olmo could provide the creativity and playmaking skills that De Bruyne has brought to the team for so many years.
The summer transfer window could mark a significant turning point for Manchester City. Whether De Bruyne moves to Saudi Arabia or Dani Olmo arrives at the Etihad, changes are on the horizon. Fans will eagerly watch how this story unfolds.
Will City’s beloved playmaker leave, and can Olmo fill the void? Only time will tell.