NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates his teams 2-3 victory at full time during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on January 13, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Kevin De Bruyne on the Verge of Transfer to Al-Ittihad

In a surprising turn of events, Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City is reportedly close to finalizing a transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. Insider sources indicate that the 33-year-old midfielder has already reached a verbal agreement regarding the move.

Manchester City’s management appears to be open to parting ways with De Bruyne, whose contract with the club is set to run until 2025. This comes in light of the player’s impressive performance during the previous season, where he scored 6 goals and provided 18 assists across 26 matches in all competitions.

As the football world watches closely, the potential transfer of De Bruyne marks a significant shift, not only for the player but also for Manchester City as they navigate their roster for the upcoming season. The move to Al-Ittihad would also continue the trend of prominent players making their way to the Saudi league, further increasing its competitiveness on the global stage.