Belgium’s journey at the European Championships came to an end in the Round of 16 after a 0-1 defeat to France. In the tournament, De Bruyne scored the winning goal in Belgium’s 2-0 group stage victory over Romania. With the tournament now concluded, De Bruyne has shifted his focus to transfer talks. According to prominent journalist Rudy Galetti, “De Bruyne is set to hold talks with representatives from Saudi Pro League teams, with Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli being the most likely to sign the Belgian.”
De Bruyne’s current contract with Manchester City has one year remaining, but negotiations for a renewal have stalled. In fact, last summer, De Bruyne was linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, but the deal ultimately fell through. This summer, Saudi Pro League clubs are again courting De Bruyne. The 33-year-old De Bruyne’s ability and form remain unquestionable.
Since joining Manchester City in the 2015-16 season, De Bruyne has registered double-digit assists every season. In the last four seasons, De Bruyne has helped Manchester City achieve four consecutive Premier League titles and in 2022-23, he contributed to the club’s historic Champions League triumph. In the 2023-24 season, despite making only 26 appearances, De Bruyne scored 6 goals and provided 18 assists for Manchester City. De Bruyne’s current market value is around €50 million.
Both Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli boast a star-studded roster. Al-Nassr’s squad includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, and Aymeric Laporte, while Al-Ahli has N’Golo Kanté, Fabinho, and Karim Benzema. However, the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League title did not go to either Al-Nassr or Al-Ahli, but instead, was secured by Al-Hilal.
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