Manchester City have started to plan for life after Kevin De Bruyne, and they are stepping up their efforts to sign his successor.
According to a report by Football Insider, Manchester City are now accelerating plans to replace Kevin De Bruyne amid rumours of a potential exit. The Belgian midfielder has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and MLS in recent months. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.
De Bruyne has been a world-class performer for Manchester City over the years, and there is no doubt that he is one of the best players in the world. Manchester City will have to work hard to replace a player of his quality. Replacing someone like Kevin De Bruyne will not be easy. They will need to find someone who is a complete midfielder.
The Belgian playmaker has been an indispensable asset for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. He is one of the main reasons behind their continued success in recent seasons. Manchester City have often struggled in the attack in his absence, and it will be interesting to see how they feel the void left by him when he moves on.
Manchester City should keep Kevin De Bruyne
The midfielder is still very much at his peak, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester City can keep him at the club for the foreseeable future. Even though the player is in his thirties, he is yet to show signs of decline apart from his fitness issues.
There is no doubt that he could still be a very important player for Manchester City if used wisely. Ideally, Manchester City should hold onto him as their chief creator and sign a quality alternative to him, whose arrival will allow the Premier League champions to rotate the Belgian more often.
There have been rumours of a potential contract extension for the midfielder as well, and it will be interesting to see if things develop on that front. Manchester City fans will certainly hope that the club can hold on to their best player for as long as possible. Apart from his quality as a footballer, his experience and leadership qualities are invaluable for the Manchester City dressing room.
