Recently, Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and Saudi club
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
A personal agreement has been reached, meaning the 33-year-old is on the verge of leaving the Premier League giants he has played for for nine years
Manchester City
, opening a new chapter in his career. After De Bruyne and Jeddah United agree on personal terms, the transfer fee negotiation phase will follow.
De Bruyne's contract with Manchester City is set to expire next summer and given his age and the length of his remaining contract, manager Pep Guardiola is ready to sell the heart of the team. Guardiola already has several potential replacements in mind, including young promising midfielders such as Joao Neves, Javi Simmons, Wiltz and Musiala.
In his nine seasons with City, De Bruyne became the centerpiece of the team's midfield, making 382 appearances, scoring 102 goals and dishing out 170 assists, and his departure will undoubtedly be a major adjustment to City's midfield. Last season, despite missing some games due to injury, De Bruyne still scored 6 goals and delivered 18 assists in 26 games, showing that he is still the world's top midfielder.
De Bruyne's de turn is currently valued at €50 million, and although his valuation has dropped with age and the approaching expiry of his contract, his experience and ability are still favored by many teams. This offer from Jeddah United is a reasonable trading opportunity for City to recoup some of their investment and provide a new stage for De Bruyne.
For De Bruyne himself, this transfer is an important decision in his career. He will leave the familiarity of the English Premier League to start a new challenge in the Saudi League. At Jeddah United, he will have the opportunity to continue to show his talent and contribute to the team's success.
To summarize, De Bruyne's departure marks the end of an era and heralds a new beginning. We expect him to continue to shine at Jeddah United and wish him all the best in his future career.
HEADLINE: De Bruyne on verge of saying goodbye to Manchester City to join Saudi giants Jeddah United
