While this international break could prove to be a positive one for Manchester City for several reasons, another story has caught the eye in recent days. This time, it involves the future of Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne. A new report indicates that the new MLS franchise, San Diego FC, is confident of landing the City legend. The new report does pose a question. Are we nearing the end of Kevin De Bruyne’s time at Manchester City?
Graeme Bailey has reported for HITC that San Diego FC are confident of securing De Bruyne’s services for next season. The new MLS franchise will enter the competition next season and appears determined to land De Bruyne as their marquee signing. Furthermore, Bailey reports that talks between De Bruyne and San Diego FC have advanced in recent weeks. These talks have given the new MLS franchise hope of signing the Manchester City legend. De Bruyne’s contract with Manchester City is set to expire at the end of this season. Lastly, Bailey reports that the Saudi Pro League is perceived to be the biggest threat to San Diego FC’s bid to sign De Bruyne.
De Bruyne is nearing the end of his Manchester City career it’s just a matter of when that day comes.
At 33 years of age, there is no doubt that Kevin De Bruyne’s time with Manchester City is nearing an end. He has been a warrior for the club and will go down as one of, if not the club’s greatest ever player. De Bruyne’s legacy is secure at Manchester City. His performances have been integral to City’s era of dominance in English football. Without him City may not have the standing that they do in the game.
But if De Bruyne’s time with Manchester City is nearing an end he has earned the right to decide how he finishes his illustrious career. If he decides to go to the MLS then he will leave Manchester City with his standing at the club secure. His feats on the pitch have ensured he will go down as a club legend. But if De Bruyne wants to extend his stay at Manchester City then there is no doubt that the club will accommodate the Belgian international. There would value in City keeping De Bruyne to help with the transition into Manchester City’s next era. Whether or not that eventuates remains to be seen.
But it does seem that we are getting closer to the end of Kevin De Bruyne’s time at Manchester City. Graeme Bailey’s report indicates that San Diego FC are pushing hard to sign the City legend. It now appears that there may be a decision for Kevin De Bruyne to make in the near future. Whether or not this is De Bruyne’s final season at Manchester City remains to be seen. But if it is to be the hope is that he can have one more successful season before he does depart the club if that is what he decides to do.