July 05, (THEWILL) – Manchester City’s midfield maestro, Kevin De Bruyne, has reportedly agreed to join the Saudi Arabian club, Al Ittihad, marking a significant shift in his illustrious career. The 33-year-old Belgian international, who recently captained his national team at Euro 2024, is said to have reached a verbal agreement with the Saudi club.
According to transfer expert Rudy Galetti, Manchester City are open to the prospect of De Bruyne’s departure. The move comes after discussions between the player and a delegation from the Saudi sovereign wealth fund (PIF), which reportedly led to an agreement being reached.
The potential transfer now hinges on negotiations between Manchester City and Al Ittihad to determine an appropriate fee for the Belgian playmaker. De Bruyne’s departure would mark the end of an era at the Etihad Stadium, where he has been a pivotal figure in the club’s success over the past decade.
Should the move materialise, De Bruyne would join a growing list of high-profile players making the switch to the Saudi Professional League. At Al Ittihad, he would link up with former English Premier League stars Fabinho and N’Golo Kante, further bolstering the club’s midfield options.
De Bruyne’s move, if finalised, could potentially trigger a new wave of high-profile transfers to the region the way Cristiano Ronaldo’s switch to the Saudi Pro League did initially.
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