Transfer: De Bruyne agrees to depart Manchester City

Manchester City’s star midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, is reportedly in advanced talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, having agreed on personal terms with the team.

De Bruyne, who has been a pivotal figure for Manchester City for nearly a decade and has a contract until June 2025, is said to be the subject of negotiations between the two clubs regarding a potential transfer.

According to journalist Rudy Galetti’s report, Al-Ittihad has reached an agreement with the Belgian playmaker, and discussions are ongoing to finalize the deal.

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If completed, De Bruyne would join the likes of Karim Benzema, Fabinho, and N’Golo Kante at the Saudi Pro League outfit.

In a recent interview, De Bruyne acknowledged the possibility of such a move, stating, “At my age, you have to be open to everything.

You’re talking about incredible amounts of money at what might be the end of my career. Sometimes you have to consider that.”

The 33-year-old originally joined Manchester City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for a transfer fee of £55 million, marking a significant chapter in his illustrious career.

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