Manchester City Will Release Kevin De Bruyne To Saudi Arabia

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (right) has been offered by Saudi Arabian club (X/@ManCity)

JAKARTA - Manchester City opened the possibility of releasing midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to a Saudi Arabian club. Moreover, De Briyne's contract is entering its last year.

Man City is indeed considering whether to renew De Bruyne's contract which expires in 2025 or instead leaves for another club. Previously, there was a discourse that the club wanted to renew the contract of this 32-year-old player.

Especially after the Belgian national team player recovered from a hamstring injury, keeping him out for nearly three months.

When De Bruyne returned to play, he then made an important contribution when Man City won in a number of matches.

However, the latest news is that there is already a Saudi Arabian club that wants to bring De Bruyne to play in the Saudi Arabian Pro League. According to information, Man City will receive a 60 million euro offer for De Bryune's transfer.

Furthermore, the player himself will receive a high salary if he plays in Saudi Arabia. However, it has not been mentioned that the club wants the former Wolfsburg midfielder.

Looking at the player's latest condition and over 30, Man City is likely tempted to release De Bruyne.

De Bruyne himself joined Man City in 2015. Recruited from Wolfsburg, he led Man City to win the Premier League trophy five times and one Champions League champion. In addition, he brought the team to the Carabao Cup five times and the FA Cup twice.

De Bruyne has suffered a hamstring injury since the previous season. In fact, he was already in pain when he appeared in the Champions League final against Inter Milan.

Man City then emerged as champions after winning 1-0. They also matched their rival achievement, MU, by winning trebles.

De Bruyne started the competition this season with an injury that has not yet recovered. When facing Burnley in the inaugural match, August 12, 2023, he only played 23 minutes before being replaced with a hamstring problem.

The injury then made the player with the highest salary in the Premier League have to undergo surgery and rest for a long time. When he returned to play, he immediately contributed to The Citizens.