Big-spending Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr are reportedly growing in confidence to land Manchester City veteran Kevin De Bruyne next summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Kevin De Bruyne might leave Manchester City as a free agent next year. The Premier League champions might not offer a new contract to the nine-season veteran due to his recent fitness record. That has given Al-Nassr more confidence to land the Belgian international, with the big-spending Saudi Pro League giants preparing a lucrative deal to secure his services.
Kevin De Bruyne and his ever-rising stock
Kevin De Bruyne has established himself as one of the best players in the world since joining Manchester City from VfL Wolfsburg in August 2015. The former Chelsea playmaker has gone from strength to strength in the last nine years, playing his part in the club becoming the dominant force in English football.
The 33-year-old has turned out nearly 400 times thus far for Manchester City while chipping in with 103 goals and 171 appearances. However, De Bruyne faces an uncertain future at the Etihad after entering the final 12 months of his contract.
Recent reports have claimed that the Premier League champions are working to secure an agreement over a new contract with the Belgian playmaker. However, the latest update has suggested that Manchester City might not offer fresh terms to De Bruyne due to his recent fitness record. Meanwhile, the veteran midfielder is a target for big-spending Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr.
Set for an adventure in the Middle East?
Recent reports have claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo wants Al-Nassr to offer Kevin De Bruyne a contract that is “too good to refuse”. The Saudi Pro League has witnessed an influx of world-class players in the last 24 months, with Ronaldo opening the floodgates and paving the way for Neymar, Sadio Mane, and several other stars.
De Bruyne might be the next world-class player to arrive in the Saudi Pro League, although the nine-season Manchester City veteran is also a target for incoming Major League Soccer club San Diego FC. However, the confidence is growing in the Al-Nassr camp, with the big-spending Saudi giants preparing a bumper contract to turn the player’s head.
Meanwhile, it is unfathomable that Manchester City will refuse to offer a new contract to De Bruyne. It will be interesting to see if the 33-year-old Belgian international continues at the Etihad or moves abroad amid the growing optimism at Al-Nassr.
